Hormuz Island, located in the Persian Gulf of Iran, famous for its colorful nature, welcomes its visitors as a natural paradise. On this island, which has hosted different civilizations for centuries, the fascinating beauty of nature and historical and cultural riches are intertwined.
“Rainbow Island” Hormuz Island, also known as Hormuz Island, appears before you like a painting with its red beaches, fairy-tale valleys and unique views. On this island, which is the pride of Iran, you feel the fascinating harmony of nature and history with every step you take.
Characteristics and History of Hormuz Island
Hormuz Island, Basra BayIt is located as an island connected to Iran at the entrance of . The island is administratively connected to Iran’s Hormozgan Province. Hormuz Island, which has hosted various administrations throughout history, hosted the Emirate of Hormuz between the 11th and 17th centuries.
It remained under Portuguese rule between 1507 and 1622. Piri ReisAfter the siege of 1552, it was conquered by Shah Abbas I with the help of the British East India Company in 1622 and joined the Iranian territory.
Natural structure of the island volcanic origin and fresh water resources are quite limited. Iran provides the island’s water needs with a fresh water pipeline from the mainland. With these features Hormuz IslandIt constitutes an important part of Iran in administrative, historical and geographical terms. Today, Hormuz Island, which reflects the cultural and geographical diversity of Iran, attracts attention with an architectural project launched in 2020.
The unique topography of Hormuz Island offers fairytale-like views and has become one of the indispensable routes for nature lovers. The soil dominated by red tones, red beaches and the colors dance rainbow valley With places like, the island showcases the enchanting beauty of nature. In fact, the island was given the nickname “Rainbow Island” due to its diverse natural structure.
Although it covers an area of 42 square kilometers, Hormuz Island contains many places waiting to be discovered with their geographical and historical riches. The Portuguese Castle, which will greet you when you arrive at the port, reflects the magnificence of history. Valley of Statues, salt mountain and many other places that will increase your curiosity and desire to explore.
Majara Residence: A Colorful Fairytale Town on the Island of Hormuz
The Presence project, launched in 2020, makes a tremendous contribution to the natural colorful harmony of Hormuz Island. The second leg of the state-supported Presence Majara Residence, It stands out as one of the most enjoyable stops of this project. Majara Residence project, implemented by ZAV Architects, is located near the Valley of Silence on the west coast of the island.
The name Majara is a choice that reflects the imagination and uniqueness of the project. Majara, which means “adventure”, has the effect of inviting people into an egg-shaped architectural tale painted in pastel tones as soon as it is seen.
The principles on which ZAV Architects implemented this project aimed to create an architecture that is innovative, uses local resources and contributes to the social structure, while being respectful to the urban texture and traditions. The preference for egg-shaped buildings is a reference to the traditional dome architecture specific to the region.
At the same time, Majara is undertaking an urban transformation project that involves and contributes to the local community. The Super-adobe technique used in the realization of these impressive structures is an innovative method developed by architect Nader Khalili. This technique allows the construction of Majara dwellings quite simply using compressed earth and sand.
Majara Residence was designed by its creators as a cultural housing project and aims for a participatory approach that also takes social relations into consideration. In addition to the accommodation experience, some of the buildings consist of public spaces open to common use such as cafes and laundries. The project owners emphasize that at a time when their countries are facing political problems in foreign relations, presenting local solutions architecturally is constructive and beneficial.
Honoring Iran, the Persian Gulf and the colorful geography of the Island of Hormuz, Majara Residence offers an architecture compatible with the cultural and geographical texture of a collective life. With these features, it invites its visitors to an extraordinary experience worth discovering.
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