VILLA IN DZORAGHBYUR

Project Overview

This contemporary villa in Dzoraghbyur, Armenia embodies a rational architectural approach. The laconic appearance reflects thoughtful functional interior solutions.

The design showcases excellent finishing materials including natural stone, warm wood, and refined metal elements. These create an ascetic yet modern interpretation of individual housing.

Architectural Concept

The building consists of five separate structural parts interconnected with seismic and deformation seams. This approach ensures structural integrity in Armenia's seismic zone.

The entrance group and garage for two cars are positioned in the south-eastern part of the building. The semi-enclosed porch provides essential shelter from wind, rain, and snow. It serves as a transitional link connecting interior and exterior spaces.

Spatial Organization

The office and guest room volumes are elegantly elevated above ground on structural columns. This strategic division enables full isolation of northern areas from the west.

The protruding L-shaped wing houses the children's and parents' bedrooms. This configuration provides picturesque panoramic views of surrounding mountains with Mount Ararat's peak dominating the landscape.

Climate Response

Large panoramic windows face south-east to maximize natural light throughout the day. A long overhanging console on the west side creates essential shadows during hot summer periods.

This same overhang allows winter sunlight when the sun is lower in the sky. It creates shelter protecting from sun, rain, and snow for the summer refectory and outdoor kitchen areas.

Construction System

The proposed structural solution utilizes a monolithic reinforced concrete frame system. Heights vary strategically across different zones for optimal function and proportion.

First part maintains 3.30 meters height. Second part features 4.2 meters in dining areas and 5.4 meters in living room zones for dramatic spatial impact.

The office volume has 3-meter height and is raised 4.65 meters above the lower terrace mark. Fourth and fifth zones maintain comfortable 3.6-meter heights.

Technical Specifications

Building dimensions span 28.4 meters in width and 56.2 meters in length, with overall height of 9.0 meters. The floors connect via elegant two-marched reinforced concrete staircases.

The first floor serves as the conditional ±0.000 reference mark. The design thoughtfully divides guest and pool areas into distinct zones through careful volume organization.