Rangin Khaneh, an alluring self-build farmhouse in the outskirts of Tonekabon, Mazandaran, Iran, serves as an example of the transformative power of architecture. The two brothers, both close friends of the architect, made a radical decision to relocate from the city to the bucolic north, inspired by their quest for simplicity and a life rooted in nature.
Constructed in 2017, this project is the first installment of the Besharat Family farm, a sustainable and community-oriented endeavor. The design of the farmhouse is a remarkable fusion of local traditions and sustainability principles, bringing to the fore the merits of an economy of means and self-building.
The farmhouse boasts a strong sense of place and identity, not only thanks to the extensive use of locally-sourced materials such as clay and timber but also because of its effort in up-cycling components like windows and doors from old buildings. The interior spaces are a study in tranquility, permeating the senses with their ethereal quality and embracing the users in a cocoon of contentment.
This is an architecture that transcends the superficial and instead honors the profound values of stewardship and cultural continuity, offering a timeless message.
At the moment, 'Rangin Khaneh' (which translates to 'House of colours'), is available to rent as a part of a farm stay program.