Beyond Disaster Relief: The Evolution of Super-Adobe Into Permanent Structures in Hormuz, Iran
Charta square: Entrance area of the accommodation section.
AKTC / © Tahmineh Monzavi
Media Source: Arch Daily (USA)
Date: 30 October 2025
Hormuz Island, located in Iran, was a strategically significant port in the Persian Gulf, characterised by its landscape of colourful mountains. Despite its tourist appeal, the island faces significant socio-economic problems, with the local population having historically faced economic hardship. In response, the Majara Complex by…
Hormuz Island, located in Iran, was a strategically significant port in the Persian Gulf, characterised by its landscape of colourful mountains. Despite its tourist appeal, the island faces significant socio-economic problems, with the local population having historically faced economic hardship. In response, the Majara Complex by ZAV Architects was conceived not merely as a building but as a deliberate architectural intervention designed to give control, opportunity, and economic benefit directly to the local community. To do this, the project channelled investment into local human resources and prioritised accessible construction techniques, creating a pathway for localised wealth creation. This allowed the Majara Complex to be one of the recipients of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2025.