Lasting Buildings

"Ondo"

A center for the creation of cross-border experiences and architectural office

Not only is space considered as an expressive existence, but also a natural phenomenon with a dynamic nature. Humans will be aroused facing places that provide cross-border experiences, even in dreams, because the place can dominate human imagination so that it could give meaning to itself.

In this approach, we face a double or even multiple experience. On the one hand, creative and interactive buildings are designed, built, and executed. On the other hand, the audience of the place - as the context - discovers a new meaning by mixing their philosophy and life experiences. Referring to the book The Pleasure of Text by Roland Barthes, Ferraro suggests that urban contexts should be more playful and radical in this field. Therefore, the assumed pattern of narration such as ordering events in the design and construction of new buildings is used even in a reversed manner; defamiliarizing routines, breaking conventional contracts, and inviting the audience to reconsider the space-time field. In this way, diversification leading to differentiation is possible. Otherwise, today’s places cannot differentiate themselves from the past and won’t remain in memories.

Our concept in buildings and architectural spaces with such an approach is to create a work of art with a different perspective, mission, and values that we have considered for ourselves.

Our vision at Ondo is as follows:

Creating cross-border experiences in the field of space and time

For the crew members at Ondo, the mission is defined as follows:

Defining, designing, and constructing creative and interactive buildings with a deconstructive attitude for those who seek a different experience of space.

Ondo's values are precise, realistic, and binding:

Excellence:

We are deconstructive, learn nonstop, and see no boundaries but infinity.

Interaction:

Our path is not straight. It is a pendulum between humans and nature. We create an interactive building from the constructive dialogue between them.

Contemplation:

We look at hidden needs and layers. Responding wisely to them is our profession.

Sharing:

Sharing is not a duty. In this way, our knowledge, awareness, and experience are attainable for those who share the same desires as ours.

At our architectural and cross-border experiential design firm, we have crafted modern projects across diverse domains.

1. Commercial Projects:

1.1. Angel Megaproject Facade:

• The Angel Megaproject is a multi-functional structure that embodies the concept of an angel as a messenger, protector, and guide within its configuration.
• The Angel serves as a spatial exploration of the human condition and the pursuit of meaning, often elusive across cultures yet perpetually promised through an unseen presence.
• The Angel's facade is an intricate network of pathways that challenge visitors to navigate through uncertainty, doubt, and paradox.
• This project comprises four sections corresponding to the four elements of earth, water, air, and fire. Each section features distinct architectural languages and spaces that reflect the essence of each element.
• The Angel's facade transcends mere physical construction; it represents the swift passage of angels, a sanctuary, and a source of inspiration.

1.2. Mountain Villa Mother:

• In modern societies, the emphasis shifts from the natural mother to the social mother, characterized by flexibility, rejection of conventions, horizontality, a lack of supervision and control, and distancing.
• Distancing, both in literature and architecture, allows for rethinking. It enables the subject to perceive the object, the agent to recognize the patient. These interactions stem from the possibility of distancing.
• Distancing is a modern concept, enabling the separation of public and private spheres. In modern society, if the mother symbolizes compassion, she is no longer the agent of punishment.
• This distancing fosters rethinking, both of which are modern phenomena.
• The project's conceptual ideas revolve around the concept of the social mother, the degree of belonging and democracy, interconnectedness, secure attachment, naturalism, and the transition from public to private space.

Cultural Projects:

Nishapur University Amphitheater and Dining Hall:

Drawing inspiration from the concept of flexibility in architecture, the Nishapur University of Medical Sciences Amphitheater and Dining Hall are designed in alignment with Omar Khayyam's fundamental philosophical theme of time. Just as Khayyam's layers of quality-enhancing elements change and flow over time, so too does the architectural structural quality. Khayyam's concept of time, present in his thoughts and works, manifests as a connection across time, creating a dynamic structure that clearly links the structural details to the underlying concept.

The Nishapur University of Medical Sciences Amphitheater and Dining Hall encompass an approximate area of 2,200 square meters and can accommodate a total of 970 people.

3. Recreational Projects:

1-3. Hondourabi Beach Resort:

What lies unseen carries within it the legacy of an authentic ancient lineage. In a hidden corner of the coast, where the waves gently kissed the shore, a turtle egg lay buried in a soft bed of sand. This precious gift was a rare and delicate wonder that few eyes had ever witnessed. Inspired by the egg-laying process of turtles, the Hondourabi project is an architectural endeavor that aims to create a sustainable and innovative living space near the sea. Drawing inspiration from the shape and structure of turtle eggs, the project consists of a collection of dome-shaped units interconnected by underground tunnels and powered by renewable energy sources. It seeks to integrate with the natural environment and minimize its ecological impact, while providing a comfortable and modern lifestyle for its inhabitants.

2-3. Kish Island Family Entertainment Center (FEC):

Like a diamond that flees in the elusive mirror of the shore;

The sea breeze; the scent of salt and sand; along with the delicate fragrance of the diamond; the waves crash against the shore and the rhythm of the waves reflects the pulse of the diamond, as if inseparable. This enduring power of night and day, which shines its light on the sea and land, this bounty...

FEC, with the concept of a diamond, is an architectural cross-border creative experience designed to capture the timeless elegance of this precious gemstone. From the moment visitors enter such a structure, they are enveloped by a world of gleaming surfaces, sharp angles, and dazzling light, reminiscent of the brilliance and grandeur of a diamond.

3-3. Metaverse Family Entertainment Center (FEC):

An Immersive Experience:

A full-fledged experience is achieved through a combination of sensory stimuli, including visual, auditory, and tactile elements. A digital environment and virtual reality can provide such an experiential setting. From the moment visitors enter such a space, they are immersed in a world of vibrant colors, bold shapes, and dynamic textures. The FEC architecture is designed to create a sense of movement and energy, with curves and angles that draw the eye and invite visitors to explore every corner of the space. FEC is more than just a physical space. It is an immersive experience that brings together the worlds of architecture, technology, and creativity. At its core, FEC is designed to evoke a sense of wonder and excitement in visitors of all ages, transporting them to a world of endless possibilities and boundless imagination.

4-3. Farabazi Theme Park at Ghahramanan Amusement Park:

The aurora borealis , the goddess of the night sky, the enchantress of the polar regions, is an ethereal dance of light that illuminates the night sky in the polar regions. It is a reflection of the invisible forces that shape our world and our lives, a sign of constant change and flow, a reminder of the dynamic and complex nature of our planet. It is the result of the interaction between the Earth and the Sun, a testament to the wonder and awe of nature. The aurora borealis carries with it a trail of myths and legends, creating mesmerizing scenes of light and color that invite us to explore the mysteries of existence. The aurora borealis, the ultimate virtual reality experience, is a dream of the polar regions. It is a way to enjoy the beauty of the Northern Lights without traveling to cold and distant places. Such an experience can also be experienced in virtual reality, a reflection of invisible forces.

The Siraj Artistic Creation and Development Team, inspired by the extraordinary phenomenon of the aurora borealis and the metaverse, has designed the Farabazi theme park complex at Ghahramanan Amusement Park.

4. Thematic Restaurants and Food Courts:

1-4. Kish Food Hall:

A Wave of Inspiration:

Somewhere near, somewhere far, the waves of the sea give birth to another wave, unaware of the sea breeze. The coastal setting and the project's proximity to the sea inspired the use of the site's existing energy to shape the initial form and volume, drawing inspiration from the movement of waves in the design of the Kish Marina Coast Food Hall project. The aim of this project is to create a dynamic and sustainable structure that recreates the shape and movement of ocean waves, and its initial configuration evokes a floating and flexible structure in a way that the building adjusts its direction and shape according to wave patterns. This project seeks to explore the potential of biomimicry as a design strategy that enhances the performance, flexibility, and aesthetics of architecture. The design of this structure also conveys the temporal and spatial changes of the sea, such as tides. The aim of this project is to create a rich and expressive architecture that reflects the beauty and mystery of the sea, much like an unborn wave from the sea, somewhere near, somewhere far, is reborn in the form of waves.

2-4. The theme food of the dream city of Padideh Shandiz:

Legends Begin with Construction:

Legends begin with construction. Although in the interpretation of myths and legends of each nation, the relationships and the set of culture and the prevailing value system of that community should be considered, but as much as we remove the superficial layers, environmental characteristics and localization from myths and legends, we will finally reach the strong and unified figures that are common in most nations and connect them all to one origin in their work called the power of myth. Joseph Campbell states: "Perhaps it can even be said that there is an archetypal mythical hero whose life has been copied in different lands by many groups of people."

Creating such experiential situations allows the audience to have a safe living and discovery experience in the designed environment, to have a unique and interactive experience of being present in the legend and connecting to the invisible chain in timeless and placeless concepts.

3-4: City Star Complex Food Court, Mashhad

A Culinary and Artistic Convergence:

The food court serves as a confluence of arts, where individuals seek artistic expression to refine their minds and souls, find solace, and experience moments of tranquility amidst life's uncertainties. Naturally, along this stellar journey, individuals must immerse themselves in the phenomenon of art to achieve a semblance of serenity and carry the finest artistic creations from Earth to their destination planet. These arts, encompassing painting, illustration, sculpture, elements, installation, video art, performance art, and more, can, in conjunction with the culinary arts (in line with the food court's purpose), fulfill all the material and spiritual desires of the stellar voyagers (City Star visitors).

The designed artworks are inspired by the masterpieces of contemporary artists and reimagined in various artistic styles. Works by artists such as Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Chadwick, David Smith, Max Ernst, Giacometti, Viktor Tolsky, Calder, Joan Miró, Banksy, and many more are reinterpreted for decorative, functional, and interactive purposes before being fabricated and installed.