The Casa no Beco 37 project, developed by kelvan_studio, aims to redefine the interaction between housing and private residential space. The design explores the demarcation between the neighborhood and the house itself through two simultaneous characteristics: one that distinguishes it from the surrounding environment and another that establishes a connection with it, configuring a fusion between body and space.
Although materially the residence belongs to its owners, from a spatial and perceptual perspective, it integrates into the neighborhood. In a local architectural setting characterized by light facades, ranging from white to cream, with finishes predominantly in cement and stone, the choice to use dark gray basalt stone and green microcement represents a bold design decision.
These materials have a dual function: they differentiate the house from its surroundings while, by becoming a recognizable visual reference point in the neighborhood, the residence is progressively accepted by the neighboring community, belonging both to the residents and the neighbors.
Additionally, the use of green color on the beams and pillars—which are separated from the external basalt walls by narrow gaps—aims to create a visual continuity between the interior and the exterior, which improves the spatial perception of the house for its inhabitants.
Internally, this distinction is maintained, as the same green beams and pillars are separated from the white walls and other structural components, reinforcing this link between the external and internal space.
The project has a total area of 1000 m² and was completed in 2026. The design team includes Amin Babayi and Rezgar Hagpour, while the lead architects are Ramin Hoseinzadeh and Shoresh Abed. The project was photographed by Khatereh Eshghi.
