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How the internal relationship of the house as an architectural cell with the city was the main intention behind designing this project. Brick boxes on each side create porches, dissolving the usual barriers. These spaces become extensions of the living area, offering a view of the horizon and sky while connecting the house's floors. The design seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, fostering a sense of connection to the city.

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How the internal relationship of the house as an architectural cell with the city was the main intention behind designing this project. Brick "envelopes" on each side create porches, dissolving the usual barriers. These spaces become extensions of the living area, offering a view of the horizon and sky while connecting the house's floors .The design seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, fostering a sense of connection to the city.

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Architecture, House, porch, Brick, duality

Production Technology

In this project, according to the overall design, the space is divided into two parts, brick envelopes and white interior space, for the construction of the first parts, traditional bricks are used, and in the white part, white marble is used for the floor, and plaster is used for the walls.

Design Challenge

There were several challenges in this project: lack of construction budget, responding to the wishes of family members, and getting the plan accepted by municipal experts.

Project Duration

The project started in March 2020 in the city of Hamadan located in the west of Iran and ended in February 2022.

Operation Flow

At the time of ordering the project, the client emphasized the connection between the inside of the house and the outside space and the use of traditional materials such as brick, which was fulfilled by placing brick porches on both sides.

Research

The project balanced the client's desires with the unique qualities of the site. Extensive discussions between architects and the family were coupled with research on the location's history and urban context. This collaboration led to a design that reinterprets the traditional porch as a vibrant buffer zone. These in-between spaces act as both an extension of the home and a bridge to the surrounding city, fostering a seamless connection.

Inspiration

Today, in ordinary houses, the boundary between inside and outside is defined by walls, and thresholds such as doors and windows allow penetration in and out, while in old houses In Hamadan, the porch is considered as an active living space that connects the interior to the outside. Therefore, reusing these porches in a new way has been our main strategy in the connection between the house and the city for this project.

Image Credits

All Images Photographer :Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh, Video Credits: Hamed Zangene

Project Overview

In Between House has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. 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.

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MA Office was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work In Between House.

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MA Office Unveils "In Between" - A Seamless Blend of Indoor and Outdoor Living

MA Office introduces "In Between," a project reinterpreting traditional porches as vibrant buffer zones, seamlessly connecting the house to the city.


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