‘hedgehog’ by cheungvogl architects

‘hedgehog’ by hong kong architects cheungvogl is a proposal for a mixed use development in teheran, iran.  

the building is wrapped with ‘light diffusers’, a skin of high gloss finished PVC sticks. ‘hedgehog’ is mostly shaded against direct sunlight, where as the direct light is reflected by the light diffusers which reach the interiors.

the volume loosens itself out of the tight context by opening itself up to the light. the form leans back, providing space to breathe. on the ground rain water is collected together with recycled grey water for the complex’s water supply.

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran ‘hedgehog’

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran entrance into ‘hedgehog’

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran interior

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran interior

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran interior

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran the PVC sticks attached to the facade

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran the PVC sticks attached to the facade

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran how each area gets sunlight

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran the facade at night

cheungvogl: hedgehog, teheran, iran the facade at night