1000 Springs
- Project Information:
- Function / Typology: Resort
- Location: Semirum, Isfahan, Iran
- Site Area : 99 hectares
- Project Status: Phase One
- Client: Almas Hashtbehesht Investment Group
- Year of Design / Construction: 2020-2024
- Project Team:
- Principal Architect: Amir Farshad Ghaffarzadeh
- Project manager: Amir Mousavi
- Architectural Team: Hedieh Yousefi - Atie Tavakoli - Kimiya Noroozi - Sina Hashemi
The Hazarcheshmeh project is designed in an untouched setting with the aim of being part of a larger tourism corridor that connects three provinces, contributing to the sustainable development of tourism and resulting in economic and social prosperity for the region.
Looking at the accommodation spaces in mountainous sites, we realize that density is a primary issue in these types of developments. This project is designed to create a suitable spatial separation for a calm living and recreational environment away from stress for residents and visitors, facilitating movement and social interactions. Approximately 29 hectares are allocated for heavy loading including hotels, villas, and residential complexes, while 70 hectares are set aside as untouched space for sports activities, recreation, and ecosystem preservation.
The creation of cycling paths and the establishment of neighborhoods with underground communal parking not only contribute to sustainable transportation but also allow residents and visitors to establish a closer connection with nature. Considering the importance of travel times, this design enables quick and easy access to all areas of the site.
Given the site’s location on a mountain slope and the presence of medium-density gorse vegetation, our efforts to introduce replacement greenery in the designed areas have aimed to maintain the overall greenery of the space and boost the region’s biodiversity. Thus, we not only protect the ecological values of the site but also contribute positively to the enhancement of the environment.
The choice of local materials, such as stone, considering the presence of a nearby stone quarry, ensures that the architecture harmonizes with the environment. Additionally, job creation through the use of local labor and the harnessing of regional handicraft capacities, along with providing economic opportunities within this project, will help establish a positive economic base in the face of climate instabilities affecting agriculture in the area.