Interviste con Niloofar Niksar

I am a Tehran base architect who studied architecture in tehran

I have founded “StudioDavazdah” (Architectural Design, research, and construction firm) in 2009 and done dozens of residential and industrial projects in Iran and her firm could get awards for some of them. I have some publications such as: for architecture of discernment in Tehran,” EchoGéo Magazine, September. 2018 / “Housewives on the Margins of Houses,” Tazarv Magazine, no. 2, autumn. 2016/ “Limited Openness, Contemporary Art in Tehran,” Metropolis M Magazine, no. 1, February. 2007

these days we must be in near contact with web based medias

We have a restoration project. It is an abandoned amphitheater

To have a concise artistic effect on the world is my goal

I am working on an old abandoned amphitheater that we want to restore it and give it new life

The restoration an old building that had a cultural background

to be moderate with the environment and produce less trash

I hope the design field can find its true path to be efficient and impact all people and fleas from the fashion industry and get rid of the excuse of consuming the capital

It depends on the project scale and critical issues that we confront

with sketch on paper, glimpse on similar projects and make etude models

real design sets the trends

I as an architect must be alert to the new construction technology

Autodesk and Rhino softwares

I think that design will develop in the real world with its physical aspect so color and material characterize it.

I'm eager to see the connection between the context and my design, as well as the effect it has on the user.

I imagine that moment when the designer achieved the concept

all my colleagues who we are working together now, are ideal partners

all Italo Calvino novel books

by studying and being curious about all new specific projects

If I could meet ricardo bufil and Louis Kahn, I would asked a lot to learn about their attitudes

I am at the first step and long long way I have in front

My favorite place is Mountain and of course, I love autumn especially when it rains

By listening to masterpiece music and walking in the early morning I motivate myself

I have studied architecture so it is obvious I am familiar with art. Especially sketching and drawing are my tools to experience the world

Studio Davazdah is a Tehran-based small architecture firm focused on research and design. What makes us distinct from similar groups is how we treat the most specific elements of design and execution as well as a comprehensive study of the context of each project leading to a clear awareness of their cultural and historical particularities.

Architecture is one of those fields where an informed and educated observer can recognize the distinctive quality of any designed or executed work through careful examination. Particular regard for detail and an awareness of its impact on shaping an architectural whole and creating harmony, in terms of form and content, between a whole and its parts determines the vision and performance of this engineering group.

I like designing houses.

nowadays I follow Japanese architecture for small urban houses. there are completely different plan layouts on those houses and they have new descriptions for how to live.

Concrete and metal sheets.

In the early morning

Looking at context carefully and being sensitive about the user's future experience are the most important things I focus more during designing

Fully concentrate

Being happy besides feeling stress

It is important to be concerned about the details

What is the relation between the form and context?

Have positive roles in social ecology.

The design has an archaic role in shaping human living and being a shelter to protect them from their fears.

Last summer I had an exhibition In Tehran

It comes from literature and movies

I live in Iran. My country's cultural heritage and social and political situations have influenced my perspective. Iran has rich architecture in the past, so it can be considered. Of course, political and economic problems, as well as vast economic corruption in construction are caused critical problems in this profession.

Be flexible about details and be welcome to new ideas

An antique desk, a rug and the wide window with a panoramic view to garden

I wake up early in the morning and eat my breakfast with my beloved son. At 8 am my professional life begins and after 7 pm I go home and my family routine begins

Hard working, make different models and trust in team working

Have a keen sight about everything is around

Beside a paper and pencil for sketching, Autocad software is my main tool

I think architects sold themselves to time and you must organize your whole life with your design project

It depend on the projects scale and their issues.

What is the main role of the architect to give a good mood for the city?

The construction site is like a school for me to experience the real meaning of what we design

We have various clients. But most of them are CEO of a company

The projects with the complicated issues! Because I love to solve puzzling situations

We have a restoration project. It is an abandoned amphitheater

We design and develop it by team working

By my office website www.studiodavazdah.com