Tamrin Space was envisioned as a shared house for music and theater artists — a place to create, collaborate, and share. The selected site is an 80-year-old, 520 m² two-story house in Tehran’s Roudaki cultural zone, in poor but authentic condition.
The challenge was to transform the evolving vision into a functional design while preserving the building’s character. Plans prioritized natural light, accessibility, and multi-purpose use. The ground floor holds a café, library, restrooms, and entrance lobby; the first floor includes a practice room, offices, and services; the second floor is a residential unit.
A central skylight and full-height void bring daylight to all floors, illuminating a garden below. New plaster volumes for counters and library echo original forms, with materials used sparingly and imperfections preserved to showcase history.
Structural work included reinforcing foundations, adding shear walls, and installing drainage to prevent dampness. The result is a vibrant cultural hub that restores a historic home, positioned near Tehran’s City Theater and Roudaki Hall, and sets a model for preserving heritage buildings.
Bio Bahador Kashani Madani is an Architect and interior designer with about 20 years of experience in design and construction. He works across various sectors, specializing in creating spaces that balance functionality with aesthetics. Bahador’s approach focuses on incorporating natural light, accessibility, and sustainability to ensure practical, user-friendly environments. His work combines artistic vision with technical expertise, creating spaces that respond to the needs of users. Having experience in both luxury and public projects.
Other prizes 2025, Nominated, Building Of the Year, ArchDaily 2024, Honorable Mention, Architecture Masterprize, California, USA 2024, Silver Award, IDA Design Award, California, USA 2024, 1st Place, Awards World Architecture Community, Global Community 2024, Honorable Mention, Kioskodia International Awards, Turkey 2024, Longlisted Project, TraMod Awards, Turkey
