Interior Renovation of Shirkooh House

Team: Qaraylou Studio
 Location: Velenjak, Tehran
 Area: 450 square meters
 Status: Completed 
Year: 2024

 The renovation of the residential apartment on the eighth floor of the Shirkooh building in Velenjak provided an opportunity 
to transform a -450square-meter space into a more modern and efficient home. This four-sided unit, surrounded by 
beautiful views of Tehran, initially faced limitations in the interaction between spaces. Its original layout included a 
large, closed entryway with no natural light, a kitchen with a hidden laundry, and poorly defined private and public living 
areas. One of the challenges was maintaining the kitchen’s privacy while achieving an open plan, as the existing layout 
resulted in enclosed spaces and limited light flow, reducing the connection between different sections.
 The entryway was redesigned to create a welcoming and dynamic space. By removing the closed walls and employing 
a semi-open design, visual connections between the entry, kitchen, and living areas were improved. This change 
strengthened the sense of invitation and spatial cohesion.