Villa Gozarkhan

“Gozarkhan” reconsiders the architecture of Northern Iran through two intertwined layers: first, the Gholam-Gardesh (circumambulatory passage), and second, the inclined roof. In the first layer, the Gholam-Gardesh is reinterpreted as a continuous path that still connects the various components of the house. Along this trajectory, three spatial conditions enclosed, open, and semi-open are experienced in sequence, while the circulation expands beyond narrow passages to incorporate spaces such as platforms and verandas. The fundamental departure from the traditional model lies in the transition from a two-dimensional organization to a three-dimensional spatial movement. Here, the vanishing point continuously shifts, rendering the perception of space fluid and dynamic. In the second layer, the spatial relationship between interior and exterior undergoes constant transformation, replacing the uniformity of traditional patterns with a heterogeneous and perpetually evolving spatial condition. The roof continues to cascade in multiple directions; however, it can no longer be described as a conventional pitched roof.