Delbar Khaneh Hōkele Boutique by Nima Keivani

Delbar Khaneh Hōkele Boutique by Nima Keivani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KalaLoko Hale· 2024

Delbar Khaneh Hōkele Boutique

by Nima Keivani

Client: Keivani Architects

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Delbar Khaneh Hōkele Boutique

Hoʻohui pū ka hoʻolālā loko i ka wā kahiko me ka wā hou, a hālāwai nā ʻāpana me ka hana kūpono. Hoʻohana ka hoʻolālā loko i ka hana pōhaku e mau nei a me nā kaupaku puni e hoʻopaʻa i kahi wahi e ʻike ʻia he ākea akā he pili hoʻi. Koho ʻia nā lako hale no ka ʻoluʻolu a me ka hana pono, me nā waihoʻoluʻu mālie e huki i ka nānā ʻana i nā hiʻohiʻona kumu o ka hale. Kau noʻonoʻo ʻia ka mālamalama e hōʻike i nā ʻano ʻili a me ke ʻano o ka wahi me ka mālie wale nō. ʻAe kēia ala hoʻolālā i ka moʻolelo o ke kūkulu e kū ma mua loa, e hāʻawi ana i kahi kumu mālie no ke ola hou.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Delbar Khaneh Hōkele Boutique i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Delbar Khaneh Hōkele Boutique he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Delbar Khaneh Hōkele Boutique e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.