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Mehr Khaneh Kiev
Contemporary House in Ukraine: Residential Architecture – design by Studio Persian Primavera & Keivani Architects
3 Oct 2016
Mehr Khaneh (Sun House)
Design: Studio Persian Primavera & Keivani Architects
Mehr Khaneh (Sun House)

The interior architecture project is located in one of the apartment blocks of a residential complex in Kiev.

During the design, the architects considered two essential factors to develop the concept of Mehr Khaneh interior design. The first factor is the client?s interests in the Persian civilization, culture, and values, namely the metaphors of Mithraism and sun. The second factor is the artistic character of the client, which had to be reflected in design.
Considering the budget restrictions, the architects aimed to develop a minimal and affordable space, yet artistic and Iranian genius loci with a symbolic approach to Mithraism.

Accordingly, by conceptualizing the design based on the styles of Loft Architecture, the architects used exposed concrete, rebar, and metal oxide to design the space.

The choice of brick and wood as well as lighting design created a cozy and warm atmosphere that is desirable for a residential place.

One of the most important design ideas is the set of stairs located in the living room; it is a symbolic, yet philosophical element. This element is inspired from historic mehrabs and ziggurats, which are ...