Hong House, Seyed Razi Alavinejad, Mohammad Hasan Hojabrian

Project’s Name: Hong House
Function: Residential
Company: Sayeh
Architectural Design Group
Lead Architects: Seyed Razi Alavinejad, Mohammad Hasan Hojabrian
Design Team: Elahe Ahmadi
Location: Larestan, Khonj
Area of Construction: 600 m2
Building Executive Engineer: Farhad Zahedian
Date: 2021
Email: Sayehgroup131@yahoo.com
Instagram: Sayehgrouparchitects

Hong is an Avestan and Zoroastrian word and the initial form of the name of the city of Khonj, and in general it means the place of hermits and ascetics. Hong House is designed in two floors in a 1200 square meter land in Khonj city. The zone arrangement in this home is compatible with the rich culture of Persian southern people. The ground floor with the area of 270 square meter is assigned to four realms; Public zone, semi- private kitchen (in three parts of open and close kitchens and a semi- open service area), master bedroom private zone and guest area. The last mentioned is a reminder of mozif space in southern Iran architecture that presents residents’ hospitality meanwhile protect their privacy.
Private and semi- private zones are located in the first floor, including sitting area, a kitchenette and four bedrooms. Contiguity of stairs and the void space causes fluidity and visual extension.
The building façade material is cement board that is more succeeded in hot and dry climate. Dignity of the entrance is based on the high negative space that invites users through the interior space. Greenery preservation and sun radiation control were the main architects’ considerations. Vertical and horizontal (2.5-meter cantilever length) shadings, folding tent structures in terraces, the minimum openings area in west elevation and a small courtyard were the ideas for maintaining proper shading.
Utilizing water in front of the entrance makes the Khonj hot days more pleasant.