Jaqalan
Jaqalan Villa by Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali is a winner of the 2025 Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design.
Jaqalan is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs.
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Jaqalan, translating to friends in Turkish, comprises two architecturally unified villas in the verdant landscape of Zekeriyakoy, Istanbul. Characterized by striking sloped roofs that descend to the ground, the design addresses the region's heavy rainfall while creating a bold visual identity. Expansive terraces and floor to ceiling windows foster a strong indoor outdoor connection. With solar panels and energy efficient materials, Jaqalan exemplifies sustainable living, redefining contemporary residential architecture through minimalism and contextual harmony.
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Jaqalan by Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali
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Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award Winner in 2025.
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Jaqalan Villa
Jaqalan is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Jaqalan is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Jaqalan is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparkles amazement and wonderment.
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Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali
Shomali Design Studio, founded by brothers Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali, is a renowned architectural and design firm specializing in villa design. With their unique vision and expertise, they create exceptional spaces that seamlessly blend functionality and aesthetics. Their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality result in designs that surpass client expectations. Shomali Design Studio's portfolio showcases their versatility in creating captivating villa designs, spanning contemporary to traditional styles. Their work has earned them international recognition through prestigious architecture awards. Beyond their individual projects, Yaser and Yasin actively contribute to the community by sharing their knowledge and participating in architectural events. Shomali Design Studio's unwavering dedication to excellence and innovative approach make them a leading force in the field of villa design.
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Shomali Design Studio
Shomali Design is a studio of design founded by two brothers Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali based in Tehran, Iran, since 2020. They consider architecture to be a form of cultural production. Their work extends across the globe and engages the realms of art and architecture.
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