Rock Villa Bumehen, Tehran real estate, modern Iran home design, New Iranian property development photos

Rock Villa, Bumehen, Tehran, Iran

5 January 2026

Design: Raad Group

Location: Bumehen, Tehran, Iran

Photos: Shadi Farhadi

Rock Villa Bumehen, Tehran Property Design

Rock Villa is conceived as an architectural extension of its mountainous terrain, shaped with humility toward the land and the skyline. The design minimizes excavation and follows the natural slope, allowing the lower levels to settle within the rock with minimal cutting. Ancient stone becomes part of the interior surfaces, softening the boundary between shelter and landscape. The upper floors rest lightly on the terrain and lean toward the center of the site, forming a quiet silhouette aligned with the surrounding topography.

The landscape includes shaded areas, a pool, planted zones and a sunken courtyard that maintain natural airflow and daylight while drawing greenery deep into the project. Native trees and plants strengthen the ecological continuity of the site and create a soft transition between the architecture and its environment.

Inside, the spatial layout balances privacy and openness. Retreat areas such as the TV room and entertainment spaces sit deeper within the plan, while the living room, bedrooms and shared zones benefit from generous light and ventilation.

Architectural details reinforce the idea of a carved extension of the mountain. Circulation paths shift across stone, concrete and metal, and staircases emerge and disappear within timber walls, guiding residents from the depths of the terrain to elevated views.

The sunken courtyard introduces fresh southern air and daylight to the lower floors through a native olive tree. Reused materials, from excavated stones to industrial remnants like railway sleepers, are transformed into walls, stairs, furniture and lighting. Selected artworks further enrich the interior atmosphere.

Sustainability strategies support the project’s Vision Zero goal. Solar panels, energy recovery water heaters and greywater and rainwater recycling systems reduce resource use, saving more than 336 cubic meters of water per year and preventing over 53 tons of CO₂ emissions. More than 300 planted trees and passive cooling created by airflow across water surfaces enhance comfort and biodiversity. Rock Villa becomes a model of ecological sensitivity, energy efficiency and respectful integration with nature.

Rock Villa in Bumehen, Tehran, Northern Iran – Property Information

Architects: Raad Group – raadgroup.co

Completion Year:2025-06
Gross Built Area: 586 sqm
Project location: Bumehen, Tehran, Iran

Credits:
Lead Architects: Babak Abnar
Renderings credits: Shafa Shakerirad

Additional Credits
Design Team: Mahshad Farhadi, Shadi Farhadi, Sima Abdollahi, Pardis Ahmadi
Engineering: Mohammad Kalanaki, Amirhosein Kalanaki, Amirhesam Kalanaki
Landscape: Raad Group o : Shadi Farhadi
Consultants: Raad Group
Collaborators: Sharif Shakerirad, Shafa Shakerirad