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Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel by Nima Keivani Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Nima Keivani honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel by Nima Keivani, designed for Keivani Architects. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel
The interior merges the old with the new, elements meet functionality. The interior utilizes the existing brickwork and arched ceilings to frame a space that feels open yet intimate. Furnishings are selected for comfort and practicality, with a restrained palette that draws attention to the building’s original features. Lighting is strategically placed to highlight the textures and form of the space without overwhelming it. This design approach allows the history of the structure to stand at the forefront, providing a serene backdrop for modern living.
About Nima Keivani
Nima Keivani is an award-winning professional Iranian architect, who has found his own architectural firm,” Keivani Architects”, with his brother, Sina Keivani, Since 2009. After publishing their projects worldwide, their practice received international attention in architectural magazines, books, and websites. He was also the lecturer in different workshops and masterclasses in Europe and the Middle East and Asia universities and architecture associates.
Award Record
This recognition makes Nima Keivani a winner of 7 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2015 - 2016 and the 2023 - 2024 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/161212
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/161212
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!161212
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/161697
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel
- Function
- Boutique Hotel
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Black, Dark Olive Green and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Keivani Architects
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Nima Keivani
- Country
- Iran
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #161212
Credits
- Image Credits
- Illustrator Nima Keivani, Narenjestan Room, 2023.; Illustrator Nima Keivani, SHah Neshin Room, 2023.; Illustrator Nima Keivani, Burnt Room, 2023.; Illustrator Nima Keivani, Restaurant Space, 2023.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel in Yazd, Iran, is a heartfelt renovation of an Afshar era historical house. Marrying modern design elements with traditional Persian patterns, the interior design weaves a narrative of romance and heritage. Unique features like custom-designed furniture inspired by cypress trees and a fusion of modern lighting with classic textiles pay homage to the city's craft traditions, creating an intimate ambiance. The unique interplay of textures and locally inspired motifs
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the romantic lore of the original house, built for a beloved but left unfinished due to her demise, the hotel design strives to capture the essence of love lost and found. The design is a tribute to timeless affection, with spaces curated to evoke feelings of intimacy and serenity, drawing from the poetic beauty of Yazd's traditional arts and crafts that its artisanal wealth, while also catering to modern expectations of comfort and luxury.
- Research
- Research involved a comprehensive study of Afsharid architecture, artisan techniques, and material heritage and contemporary traditional art. Collaborative efforts with historians and local artisans ensured cultural integrity, while prototype testing in lighting and textiles ensured modern standards were met. The resultant design is a balanced ecosystem of historical reverence and present-day relevance.
- Challenge
- The challenge was integrating modern amenities into the historic fabric without disrupting its essence. We meticulously restored traditional elements, ensuring they harmonize with modern interventions. Navigating historical preservation laws, we used local craftsmanship and materials, leading to a design that feels both ancient and alive, reflecting Yazd's social and historical context. Extensive research into traditional Yazdi crafts informed the material palette.
- Realization and Technology
- The hotels design leverages both time honored techniques and modern methodologies Employing traditional materials like mud bricks and textiles combined with modern production technologies showcases the craftsmanship of Yazd Techniques like hand sewn Suzani textiles custom glasswork for the unique bath and modernized versions of Arabesque windows blend the old with the new symbolizing the cities evolution.
- Operation and Interaction
- In Delbara khane, operation and flow are designed for intuitive discovery, encouraging guests to connect with the space organically. Offers an immersive experience where guests interact with a blend of history and modernity. The design enhances the flow of natural light and preserves the intimacy of spaces, ensuring each room feels like a private sanctuary. The interaction between the hotel's heritage and the contemporary elements is seamless, providing guests with comfort and a sense of connection to Yazd's romantic past.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in March 2021 in Yazd/Iran and finished in October 2023 in Yazd/Iran
- Specifications
- Site dimensions, Width 15 m x 32 m Total area, 1000 square meter Site are, 460 square meter
- Keywords
- Iranian Interior design, Iranian traditional Interior, Nima Keivani, Keivani Architects, Sina Keivani, Boutique Hotel, Persian interior Design, Iranian historical House, Rehabilitation of heritage
