Sculptural abode

And while superadobe master masons, blacksmiths, painters and more were being trained during the construction of Majara Residence, travel guides, reception clerks and others were being trained in the Badeban Centre, which will be completed in 2021. The latter group, who are also being taught English, are intended to manage the operations of the hospitality development post-completion. The two-part training structure installed by ZAV ensures that the people of Hormuz can benefit from the project during construction and after.

ZAV is fiercely principled in its work – it often attempts to converge the benefits of investors and the local community with largescale national agendas through architecture, construction and implementation. It also aims to produce an architecture that mimics nothing, but rather, relies on collective creativity. And such values are present in Majara Residence, the architecture of which is centred on geographical lines, featuring the colours of the island, and showing pride in Hormuz’s locality and heritage.

“Architectural projects do not necessarily need expensive lands and high technology, which usually put extra pressure on national economies,” says Ghodousi. “Architecture can be productive in job creation during construction and bring added value for society. After completion and during implementation, it can also help a city's branding and reputation, and impact the region positively.” id