This project marked my first deep dive into residential design, an exploration shaped as much by curiosity as by drawing. It began with researching housing precedents from Iran and around the world, comparing ways people live, gather, and define home. Sorting through these influences became a way of understanding what a home could mean to me.

The site strategy expanded the investigation beyond a single dwelling. Rather than following the conventional grid patterns typical of the area, the neighborhood layout was reimagined to create equal opportunity for every lot. Balancing sunlight, orientation, access, and shared space. Shared open spaces, including small parks, pedestrian paths, and bike routes, were woven into the neighborhood to support everyday life, while vehicle circulation was organized to ensure clarity, safety, and ease of movement. This approach introduced an urban design dimension, exploring how thoughtful planning can foster fairness, livability, and community.

Within this framework, one lot was selected for the design of a compact one-bedroom home. The dwelling studies connection, safety and openness, shaping a gradual transition from public realm to intimate interior while remaining closely tied to its surroundings.

Developed individually in second year, the project reflects an early exploration of how individual dwellings and collective planning together shape the experience of home.