Everything about the villa and its types
What kind of building is called a villa? What are the features of the villa? What is the difference between a villa and a house? How many types of villas do we have? What are the different styles of villas?
In this article, we try to talk about villas and their types. Villa is one of the most popular types of houses that have different styles in different countries. We will first discuss the concept of a villa.
What is a villa?
“Villa” in French and villa (villa) is a building that has a four-sided view of the outside and is usually built around cities or in the summer. Of course, in some countries, construction laws allow citizens to build villas in the city, and residential houses are built as villas.
Usually in urban areas, due to the accumulation of construction and the intertwining of buildings, it is less possible to have a villa. Although some backyards in large cities are also referred to as villas, the correct definition of a villa is one that is open on all four sides and has an exterior.
In Iran, in popular culture, houses that have a four-sided view or a sloping roof are usually called villas. With the expansion of cities, the number of villas in the city centers decreased, but in the suburbs and towns, villas can be seen.
The difference between a villa and a house
The villa is very similar to the house, but has unique features that distinguish it from the house. Villas are distinguished from the house for reasons such as luxury, large size, having a large garden or yard, having a pool or fountain and abundant flowers and plants. These features make the villa a place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of cities.
Types of villas
The villa has a wide variety of styles that can be designed and built to suit all tastes, but all villas are divided into two general groups: modern and classic.
1- Modern villa
These villas are suitable for people who want to live in modern and stylish villas, which are built with modern and fashionable principles and designs. There is no trace of time, place or even personal beliefs in the design of a modern villa. In these villas you will find nothing but the principles of visual aesthetics such as balance, stillness, balance, proportion, combination of eye-catching colors. It is very easy for the eyes to visually understand the design of a modern villa.
These villas have a simplicity that makes it very easy for the viewer to understand. In the design of a modern villa, no element is used to show something and everything is what it is.
Modern style features:
The main feature of the facade of modern villas is the elimination of decorations, the simplification of elements and details, and the simple and explicit use of forms in the facade.
Modern villas use three materials: wood, stone and glass.
In modern style, cubic and angular shapes are used a lot. For example, one of the characteristics of modern design is large windows, which are often designed as cubes.
Light is very important in the design of a modern villa. It should be checked for sunlight and the villa spaces should be designed based on it. If the different parts of the modern villa do not have enough light, it will be dull and lifeless. In general, modern villas try to make the most of natural light.
A modern villa has the potential to be more economical than a classic villa. Because a modern villa requires much lower maintenance costs.
These villas are designed to consume less energy during construction and in addition have far less impact on the environment.
It is very easy to change the layout of a modern villa. The interior layout of the space can be easily changed. Easily relocated sofas, TVs and other appliances, eliminating monotony at no extra cost.
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-Classic villa
This style is suitable for people who want to live in a traditional and old space. The classical style emerged from the Renaissance in Rome. Tall columns, capitals, decorative sculptures, arches and arches and decorations are the prominent features of this style.
Classic style features:
-Classic villa
This style is suitable for people who want to live in a traditional and old space. The classical style emerged from the Renaissance in Rome. Tall columns, capitals, decorative sculptures, arches and arches and decorations are the prominent features of this style.
Classic style features:
In traditional design, sharp angles are usually avoided and it is tried to use curved lines as much as possible, because they feel more relaxed. In classic decoration, pillows and furniture look warm and soft and do not have sharp lines. Cushions have been used extensively in this type of decoration to give the space a classic atmosphere.
In the design of classic villas, unlike modern villas, neutral colors are used more, which psychologically shows a sense of formality, reliability and power. Colors such as black, white, milky brown, bronze and gold are some of the colors used in classic designs.
The design of a classic villa uses a lot of wood, and it is possible that the railings, the roof, and the facade of the building in general are made of wood from different trees, which causes a warm and attractive spirit to rule the space.
The checkered, striped and floral designs used in the interior and exterior design of classic villas are the hallmarks of the classic style. In the interior design of such villas, curtains and corrugated fabrics and parquets with regular and calculated designs are used.
Classic style is considered expensive due to the presence of tools and decorations, stone materials and. Style. To reduce costs, cement material can be used in facade design and reducing tools, decorations, etc.
Important points in villa design
Attention to factors such as geology and climate are the main factors in designing a villa.
Therefore, after sufficient studies in this regard and according to the taste of the employer, the design operation of a villa begins. Of course, along with the design of the villa, one should not neglect the landscape design of the villa, because the landscape of the villa is very important and the design of a good villa is complemented by the appropriate landscaping for it.
Villas have many features in the architecture of the building, one of these unique features is that they are built in large and open areas. Some of the views of the villas have a central turret that is taller than all parts of the building, which is called the focal point of the villa.
Most villas are built around large plots of land full of lush trees, beautiful scenery, fountains, and more. Also, the space that includes the villa building should include visual attractions.
The size of the different parts of the villa is one of the things that the viewer pays a lot of attention to. If you design a room with a very small size, you will lose a few meters of the real space of the villa. In addition to the fact that the different parts of the villa should be the right size, but their coordination and fit with other parts of the villa is very important.
In designing a villa, a lot of attention should be paid to the placement of different spaces. For example, it is better not to open the bathroom door into the kitchen. The kitchen and living room should be designed to face the sun. Toilets should be located away from public spaces. Also, the bedrooms should be in a place where there is less traffic.
In modern duplex villas, the stairs should be designed so that they do not obstruct light. In general, all factors must be considered in the placement of different parts of the villa. The villa is supposed to be a place to relax and unwind.
In designing a villa, a lot of attention should be paid to the placement of different spaces. For example, it is better not to open the bathroom door into the kitchen. The kitchen and living room should be designed to face the sun. Toilets should be located away from public spaces. Also, the bedrooms should be in a place where there is less traffic.
In modern duplex villas, the stairs should be designed so that they do not obstruct light. In general, all factors must be considered in the placement of different parts of the villa. The villa is supposed to be a place to relax and unwind.
It should be seen in the climatic conditions of the region, for example in the climatic conditions of northern Iran, what kind of materials are more valuable and resistant for use in facade design. How should the villa be designed so that the villa can be heated or cooled with the least amount of waste of resources and energy.
Have your own style!
Do not forget that the villa is a place that is supposed to give you peace and comfort in the first place. It’s you who should be comfortable in your villa. So try to have a villa that you are ready to buy or build, style and conditions that are compatible with your mood and enjoy living in it to the fullest.
