Elham Lotfi: Welcome to a dreamscape where sea meets structure — this two-story residential complex on Abu Musa Island draws its lifeblood from the Persian Gulf’s vibrant coral world. Yellow corals, glowing anemones, bright orange sea sponges dusted with yellow spores, and flickers of sea sapphire come to life not in the water, but in walls, textures, and shadows.
Shot on grainy Kodak and Fujifilm film, with bold flash and under a starlit sky, every macro close-up captures the rugged beauty of coral polyps, rendered with deliberate imperfection—just like old home movies. Think low-fi nostalgia meets oceanic modernism.
Built from native materials and formed in the tradition of Persian Gulf architecture, the complex blends minimal geometric lines with joyful color. It’s both a home and a concept: a pilot for parking and living that mimics underwater clarity and warmth. Sunlight pours over textured façades, while people walk by, casting soft shadows across coral-toned surfaces.
This isn't just architecture—it's an homage to the sea’s quiet riot of life. Each grain, each pixel, tells a saltwater story in color, form, and feeling.
