Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel by Nima Keivani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Competition Category.
SilverInterior· 2024
Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel
by Nima Keivani
Client: Keivani Architects
Silver A' Design Award Winner in Interior Category
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About Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel
The interior merges the old with the new, elements meet functionality. The interior utilizes the existing brickwork and arched ceilings to frame a space that feels open yet intimate. Furnishings are selected for comfort and practicality, with a restrained palette that draws attention to the building’s original features. Lighting is strategically placed to highlight the textures and form of the space without overwhelming it. This design approach allows the history of the structure to stand at the forefront, providing a serene backdrop for modern living.
The Recognition
About the Silver A' Design Award
Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.
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We specialize in creating transformative architectural spaces that blend tradition with modernity. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, with particular mastery in heritage restoration. From boutique hotels to private residences, we craft environments that honor cultural context while embracing contemporary comfort and luxury.
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Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Delbar Khaneh draws inspiration from Persian architecture during the Afsharid era and is deeply rooted in the poetic essence of Persian culture. The design reflects a love story intertwined with the site’s historical narrative, celebrating emotions, memories, and timeless beauty through architecture.The project blends traditional aesthetics with contemporary luxury, reflecting timeless craftsmanship while offering modern functionality.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
The focus was on preserving and evoking the romance of the past while offering a luxurious experience. The design captures a narrative of love and longing, making guests feel as if they’re stepping into a Persian poem brought to life. The goal was to create a sanctuary of emotion, culture, and comfort. The primary focus was to create a dialogue between past and present, seamlessly merging historical identity with modern hospitality standards.
What are your future plans for this award winning design?
Delbar Khaneh is envisioned as a flagship boutique hotel that can serve as a template for similar cultural restoration projects. The next steps include promoting its cultural significance and potentially franchising the concept for similar locations in Iran and beyond.Delbar Khaneh’s love story provides a unique marketing angle, making it ideal for becoming a destination for romantic getaways and weddings. Plans include enhancing its narrative through curated experiences, such as storytelling evenings, themed events, and cultural workshops that celebrate love and Persian heritage.
Grand Interview
Your masterful integration of traditional Persian architecture with modern amenities in Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel has earned significant recognition, including the Silver A' Design Award - could you elaborate on how you preserved the authentic essence of the Afshar era while incorporating contemporary luxury elements?
In Delbar Khaneh, we approached preservation as a dialogue between past and present. Authentic elements like vaulted ceilings and traditional plasterwork were carefully restored, while contemporary luxuries, such as custom glass baths and ambient lighting, were subtly introduced to complement the historical framework. By harmonizing these aspects, we retained the soul of the Afshar era while ensuring modern comfort, achieving an equilibrium of authenticity and innovation.
The romantic narrative behind Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel, inspired by a love story of an unfinished house, is deeply moving - how did this poetic foundation influence your design decisions and the emotional atmosphere you created within each space?
The narrative of love and loss became the soul of the design. Every space was crafted to evoke intimacy and connection. For example, the Burnt Room symbolizes renewal through its bold palette, while the Narenjestan Room creates a serene, dreamlike atmosphere. By blending traditional crafts with soft lighting and fluid forms, we sought to immerse guests in an emotional journey that echoes the poetic beauty of Yazd’s culture.
In restoring Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel's historic fabric, you worked extensively with local craftsmen and traditional materials - could you share specific examples of how these artisanal collaborations enhanced the project's connection to Yazd's cultural heritage?
Collaborating with Yazd’s artisans was pivotal. The Suzani textiles in the Shah Neshin Room and the hand-carved wooden lattices reflect centuries-old craftsmanship. The mirror work in the New Shah Neshin Room, modernized with geometric patterns, honors a Persian tradition while introducing a contemporary aesthetic. These partnerships enriched the project with authenticity and cultural depth, making each detail a tribute to Yazd’s heritage.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- Delbar Khaneh Boutique Hotel in Yazd, Iran, is a heartfelt renovation of an Afshar era historical house. Marrying modern design elements with traditional Persian patterns, the interior design weaves a narrative of romance and heritage. Unique features like custom-designed furniture inspired by cypress trees and a fusion of modern lighting with classic textiles pay homage to the city's craft traditions, creating an intimate ambiance. The unique interplay of textures and locally inspired motifs
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Site dimensions, Width 15 m x 32 m
Total area, 1000 square meter
Site are, 460 square meter - Tags
- Iranian Interior design, Iranian traditional Interior, Nima Keivani, Keivani Architects, Sina Keivani, Boutique Hotel, Persian interior Design, Iranian historical House, Rehabilitation of heritage
- Production Technology
- The hotels design leverages both time honored techniques and modern methodologies Employing traditional materials like mud bricks and textiles combined with modern production technologies showcases the craftsmanship of Yazd Techniques like hand sewn Suzani textiles custom glasswork for the unique bath and modernized versions of Arabesque windows blend the old with the new symbolizing the cities evolution.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was integrating modern amenities into the historic fabric without disrupting its essence. We meticulously restored traditional elements, ensuring they harmonize with modern interventions. Navigating historical preservation laws, we used local craftsmanship and materials, leading to a design that feels both ancient and alive, reflecting Yazd's social and historical context. Extensive research into traditional Yazdi crafts informed the material palette.
- Research
- Research involved a comprehensive study of Afsharid architecture, artisan techniques, and material heritage and contemporary traditional art. Collaborative efforts with historians and local artisans ensured cultural integrity, while prototype testing in lighting and textiles ensured modern standards were met. The resultant design is a balanced ecosystem of historical reverence and present-day relevance.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the romantic lore of the original house, built for a beloved but left unfinished due to her demise, the hotel design strives to capture the essence of love lost and found. The design is a tribute to timeless affection, with spaces curated to evoke feelings of intimacy and serenity, drawing from the poetic beauty of Yazd's traditional arts and crafts that its artisanal wealth, while also catering to modern expectations of comfort and luxury.
- Project Duration
- The project started in March 2021 in Yazd/Iran and finished in October 2023 in Yazd/Iran
- Operation Flow
- In Delbara khane, operation and flow are designed for intuitive discovery, encouraging guests to connect with the space organically. Offers an immersive experience where guests interact with a blend of history and modernity. The design enhances the flow of natural light and preserves the intimacy of spaces, ensuring each room feels like a private sanctuary. The interaction between the hotel's heritage and the contemporary elements is seamless, providing guests with comfort and a sense of connection to Yazd's romantic past.
- Patents
- Copyrights: "Copyrights belong to Nima Keivani, 2022."
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Illustrator Nima Keivani, Narenjestan Room, 2023.
Image #2: Illustrator Nima Keivani, SHah Neshin Room, 2023.
Image #3: Illustrator Nima Keivani, SHah Neshin Room, 2023.
Image #4: Illustrator Nima Keivani, Burnt Room, 2023.
Image #5: Illustrator Nima Keivani, Restaurant Space, 2023.
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