Shoupé
Shoupé
In the northern regions of Gilan and Mazandaran in Iran, rice farming tradition has long relied on the diligent watch of the “Shoupé” – a night guard tasked with the vital duty of “Shabpayi,” protecting rice paddies from nocturnal wild animals. Inspired by this heritage, the Shoupé Tower stands by the sea, like a maritime beacon, casting its light over the surrounding landscape and overseeing it.
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Shoupé is a multi-purpose high-rise project situated along the Babolsar coastline, adjacent to urban areas on the seafront. Spanning 18 floors and covering 22,000 square meters on a 4,000 square meter plot, it offers small-size residential units alongside diverse shared amenities, services, and recreational facilities.
Shoupé is a living cluster focused on public space that, drawing inspiration from mountain villages, incorporates a neighboorhood-like layout into its high-rise design. The tower’s public and residential areas are organized into three vertically stacked neighborhoods, each oriented in different directions, providing diverse views of the sea and the cityscape. Within each neighborhood, houses, shops, pathways and plazzas are arranged in tapered formations along the slope, forming a cascade of roofs and yards that define the project’s public realm.
Location
Babolsar,
Mazandaran,
Iran
Type
Mixed-Use
Built Area
2200 sq m
Date
2023
Status
Unbuilt
floors
18
Site Area
4000 sq m
client
Confidential
