the Mesh

Mesh Project: A Climatic, Logical, and Sustainable Response to Residential Needs in a Villa-Based Context

Located in the new town of Lar—an area defined by its predominantly villa-style fabric and hot, arid climate—the Mesh project reimagines the concept of multi-story living within a low-rise, climate-sensitive setting. Designing a three-story, single-unit apartment in such an environment is not merely a spatial challenge, but one that demands a nuanced response to local culture, climate, and urban context.

To address the building’s full southern exposure to harsh sunlight, the design introduces a second façade layer: a system of adjustable wooden shutters. These dynamic elements act as a responsive filter—modulating sunlight, visibility, and privacy throughout the day. Beyond their functional role in shading and reducing heat gain, the shutters animate the façade, allowing it to interact poetically with the movement of the sun and the rhythm of time.

The material palette is carefully chosen to align with both sustainability principles and local environmental conditions. The pairing of durable, low-maintenance travertine stone with grooved black marble brings visual richness to the project. The intentional grooves enhance shadow play, adding a subtle sense of motion, depth, and temporality to the surfaces as light shifts across them.