Virtual Home / Edition #2 Honorable mention winners - Rojan Moghimislam, Armaghan Rahimi, Sara Hassaninalousi, Babak Nassirabadi

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the Honourable mention winners of our "Virtual Home / Edition #2" competition – Rojan Moghimislam, Armaghan Rahimi, Sara Hassaninalousi, Babak Nassirabadi from Germany!

Rojan Moghimislam, Armaghan Rahimi, Sara Hassaninalousi, Babak Nassirabadi

Please tell us about your company (when it was founded, where it is based, how many employees, etc) Alternatively, if you do not have a company, please give us some insights on your own professional/academia background.

We are a group of four people, each working in different fields of art, including painting, electrical engineering, lighting, and architecture. Together, we collaborated on a project for the Virtual Home competition.

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

Each member of our group has teaching experience and has received awards in international competitions. Individually, we have undertaken numerous projects in the fields of art, architecture, and lighting. The Virtual Home competition marks our first collaborative project.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

We believe that architecture is encapsulated in two words: comfort and peace. The architect's goal is to address the daily needs of people in the present and the future. Architects identify invisible human needs and creatively make the answers visible through technique.

Contemporary architecture can serve as an impactful profession, especially during times of crisis, contributing to the enhancement of human life.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

The topic of designing for the future world and its challenges was very attractive to us, and our goal was to find a solution for the human lifestyle in the future. Sustainable architecture will be one of our challenges in the future, and redefining every space is an integral part of it. Perhaps in the future, people will be able to define their living space by redefining the word "home."

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

Participating in architectural competitions offers a broader perspective on issues and promotes creativity. To progress and improve, one must take risks or lose opportunities. By engaging in international competitions and challenging our minds, we can test our abilities and take effective steps toward improvement.