Salamat Apartment Residential by Faezeh Tavasoliara Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design

Faezeh Tavasoliara honored for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Salamat Apartment Residential by Faezeh Tavasoliara, designed for Pamir Studio, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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.

What the Bronze A' Design Award Means

The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Regarding Salamat Apartment Residential

Salamat Apartment is a meticulously crafted architectural design that strikes a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal. The project faced key challenges, such as limited natural light and the irregular geometry of the site. These issues were addressed with thoughtful planning to maximize natural light and air circulation while ensuring privacy and comfort for the residents. The apartment consists of multiple levels, including duplex units, strategically positioned to offer scenic urban views while optimizing space usage.

About Faezeh Tavasoliara

I am Faezeh Tavasoliara,an architect, university lecturer, and researcher. For over 23 years, I have been actively involved in architectural design, working on residential, hospitality, commercial and administrative projects alongside my academic career. My primary focus is on creating ideal spaces for users, ensuring that functional, aesthetic, and experiential needs are met in the best possible way. My expertise lies in human-centered architectural design, where the interaction between form, function, and spatial quality is carefully balanced. I authored the first Ph.D.

Award Record

This recognition makes Faezeh Tavasoliara a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award

The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/171342
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171342
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171342
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/367182
Further Information from the Laureate: https://archline.ir/category/%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Salamat Apartment Residential
Function: Residential
Category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture
Colors: Dark Olive Green, Dark Slate Gray, Tan, Black and Cornflower Blue
Images: 5
Client: Pamir Studio

The Recognition

Laureate: Faezeh Tavasoliara
Country: Iran
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2024 - 2025
Design ID: #171342

Credits

Image Credits: Photographer Mohammad gholami, Variations, 2025

Design Details

Unique Properties: This project overcomes restrictive regulations and an irregular site by optimizing natural light and spatial organization. Instead of light wells, strategic openings and a fragmented façade design ensure daylight access while maintaining privacy. A modular brick lattice shell unifies the exterior, enhancing aesthetics and urban integration. Balancing functionality and historical context, the project challenges conventional codes to create a refined, cohesive apartment living experience.
Inspiration: This project addresses restrictive regulations and the site's irregular geometry, aiming to ensure optimal natural lighting and functional harmony. The design focuses on enhancing quality of life and tranquility, connecting with nature and the sky. The goal was to create a true home where all residents feel satisfaction and belonging. The flexible design balances functionality, aesthetics, and user needs, offering a unique apartment living experience.
Research: The Salamat Residential Apartment is a fascinating example of how architecture can navigate complex constraints while maintaining spatial quality and aesthetic coherence. Given the challenges irregular plot shape, limited natural light, restrictive municipal regulations, and neighboring constraints the project adopts a strategic approach that balances functionality, privacy, and urban integration. Key Architectural Strategies: 1. Optimizing Natural Light - Instead of relying on traditional patios or light wells, the design strategically places windows and terraces to maximize daylight. - A break in the side wall redirects light deeper into the interior.
Challenge: The most challenging aspect of the Salamat Residential Apartment project was addressing the constraints posed by the irregular shape of the plot, limited access to natural light, and restrictive municipal regulations. The plot's geometry was difficult, creating issues with spatial organization and façade design. The building had limited frontage, which further constrained the design, requiring a solution to provide both functional living spaces and an aesthetically coherent exterior. The most critical challenge was the lack of light from two sides due to neighboring properties and city regulations that restricted direct views.
Realization and Technology: Using brick as a traditional material, but with a modern interpretation and execution.
Operation and Interaction: This design uses traditional brick in a modern way to create a unique and functional space. The interaction happens through the thoughtful placement of bricks, allowing natural light to enter and creating a comfortable environment. The design optimizes space by using carefully positioned openings and perforated walls, improving the flow of air and light, and providing better privacy and views. This approach results in a harmonious and efficient living space.
Project Duration and Location: Location: Hamedan, Iran Completion Date: 2025
Specifications: - Concrete Supplier: Mehraz Beton Company - Joist, Polystyrene, Hebel Ardakan, Knauf Structure, and Knauf Bana San: Provided by Khesht Sabz Group - Facing Brick: Azarakhsh and Namachin brands - Glass: Ardakan Hebel (Khesht Sabz) brand - Windows: Thermal Break and Akpay brands - Elevator, Home Lift, and Disabled Lift: Supplied by Donyaye Asansor Company - Cooling System: Gree brand, provided by Dama Control Group - Heating System, Firefighting Equipment, and Water Supply Pumps: Provided by Vira Tahvieh Group
Keywords: residential architecture, Nature light optimization, Facade design, urban integration