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Outside In House by Seyedjalil Mousavi Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Seyedjalil Mousavi of MA Office honored for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Outside In House by Seyedjalil Mousavi of MA Office, designed for Moradi Family. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
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.
Regarding Outside In House
Outside In is a house that reinterprets the traditional Iranian courtyard for modern urban living. Built on a plot of 220 square meters, the three floor home is organized around a central glass cube surrounded by planting, which serves as a living space through the year. The courtyard extends vertically and horizontally, linking the floors in a duplex layout. The facade is clad in Abbas Abad stone, the flooring is marble, the doors are natural wood, and thermal break windows support energy efficiency. The layout improves daylight and ventilation in a compact house.
About Seyedjalil Mousavi
Mousavi Architects (MA Office) is a research-oriented design and architecture studio founded by S.Jalil Mousavi in 2010. He earned his master's degree in architecture in 2000 and a doctorate in architectural phenomenology in 2011. Additionally, he has been a member of the university faculty since 2001.MA Office aims to create contemporary architectural spaces that respond to cultural, social, economic, and climatic conditions.
About MA Office
Our architectural office was established in Hamedan in 2012.
Award Record
With this recognition, Seyedjalil Mousavi of MA Office is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2024 - 2025 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/171962
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171962
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171962
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/306058
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://B2n.ir/ed4730
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Outside In House
- Function
- House
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Black, Cornflower Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Moradi Family
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Seyedjalil Mousavi
- Country
- Iran
- Brand
- MA Office
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #171962
Credits
- Team
- Seyed Jalil Mousavi, Akam Katoorani, Sepehr Edalati Morafah, Atefe Safakish and Alireza Moradi Meshkin
- Image Credits
- All design credits for this project belong to MA office, where our team crafted the concept and execution. photographs capturing the essence of the design are credited to the Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The project reimagines the traditional Iranian courtyard in modern architecture, focusing on livability and connection to open spaces. On a 220 sqm plot with urban constraints, the design integrates a central glass cube surrounded by greenery, serving as a year-round living space. The yard extends vertically and horizontally, linking floors and incorporating a duplex layout. This Outside in approach revitalizes the courtyard as a central functional element in compact urban homes.
- Inspiration
- The design inspiration stems from redefining the traditional Iranian courtyard as a central livable space in modern urban homes. Facing constraints like limited land and urban requirements, the project integrates a central glass cube surrounded by greenery, blending indoor and outdoor spaces. This Outside in approach revitalizes the courtyard, making it a functional, year-round living area while maintaining connection to nature and the sky.
- Research
- The research for this project focused on the historical context of houses in Hamedan, Iran, alongside the specific needs of the owners and the site conditions. As the design falls within the architectural category, it prioritized practical and contextual insights over formal academic research, ensuring a tailored and culturally resonant approach.
- Challenge
- This project redefines the traditional Iranian courtyard as a functional, year-round living space in modern urban homes. Using a central glass cube surrounded by greenery, it blends indoor and outdoor areas while maximizing natural light and ventilation. The design extends the courtyard vertically and horizontally, creating an open, interconnected layout. By reviving the courtyard’s role as a dynamic core, the project merges tradition with contemporary needs, improving functionality, aesthetics, and nature integration in compact urban living.
- Realization and Technology
- The project features natural and durable materials, blending tradition with modernity. The facade is clad in Abbas Abad Stone, while Marble Stone flooring adds elegance. Natural wood doors provide warmth, and thermal break windows ensure energy efficiency, combining aesthetic appeal with functional sustainability.
- Operation and Interaction
- This project operates by redefining the traditional courtyard as a dynamic, multi-functional space. It transforms through a central glass cube surrounded by greenery, connecting indoor and outdoor areas vertically and horizontally. Interaction is enhanced by seamless transitions between floors, courtyards, and living spaces. Key frames include the glass cube, central void, and green walls, which optimize light, ventilation, and year-round usability. By integrating nature and modern design, it achieves better functionality, livability, and energy efficiency, outperforming conventional layouts through its innovative Outside in approach.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project spanned nearly two years, commencing in early 2020 and concluding in mid-2022. The design phase began in March 2020, with construction starting in September 2020. The final touches were completed by June 2022, marking the end of a meticulous process that balanced historical inspiration, client needs, and innovative architectural solutions.
- Specifications
- This 23,000 mm deep, 10,000 mm wide, and 14,200 mm high house spans three floors above the ground level. Occupying 230 square meters, 70percent of the space is dedicated to the building's volume, while the remaining area integrates a yard that seamlessly extends throughout the entire project, blending indoor and outdoor spaces harmoniously.
- Keywords
- Architecture, House, MAoffice, Courtyard Revival, Indoor-Outdoor Integration, Livable Courtyard, Outside-In House,
