Completed in 2024 in Iran. Images by Ehsan Hajirasouliha, Neel Studio. The Nedarag Guesthouse is a non-profit project situated in a remote v
"The design reinterprets the regional Kapar typology using handmade trusses in place of traditional beams to support a broad, umbrella-like roof. The double-layered roof and walls reduce thermal transfer. Throughout, the team worked in continuous dialogue with local craftsmen to adapt and refine vernacular techniques. This fusion produced a distinct aesthetic through a contrast between the dome-like geometry of Iranian vaults and the imperfection of hand-built details; between the mass of thick stone walls and the lightness of the canopy; and painterly textures and details."













