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Architect Sasan Samadian, founder of Sav Architecture, pointed out that the pandemic combines work and home life, and said: “in addition to home life in the next generation of spatial organizations and architectural designs, it is necessary to design a work living space." said.

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İSTANBUL (TR) - Architect Sasan Samadian explained his real estate habits after the covid-19 pandemic. Pointing out that the pandemic has given a new dimension to traditional housing habits, Samadian noted that there is a trend towards detached and spacious houses with gardens. Sasan Samadian said: "the pandemic is changing habits in the housing sector, as in all areas. As people get used to living in isolation, they also have to change their home designs. The number of employees who turn a room of their home into an office is growing. In other words, work life and home or family life are combined.” was in the form.

"Home designs are being reshaped by the pandemic”

Emphasizing that pandemic-oriented smart home systems have also been developed in this process, the young architect said: “now smart homes with air filters are being designed that remotely control the temperature of the air in the House, provide automatic disinfection. There is a trend towards homes sensitive to emergencies such as pandemics. For example, houses equipped with lamps that produce ultraviolet radiation that can kill viruses, bacteria and harmful organisms in the house in a short time multiply. So now home or residential designs are being reshaped according to the pandemic.”

“In a few years, we will be talking more about architectural designs associated with the pandemic.“pandemic restrictions have created a new situation, " he said. We're used to working from home on quarantine days. Now companies are mobilizing all their facilities for their staff to stay at home. Even if the pandemic is over, the trend of working from home will continue. Although the restrictions are completely lifted, most employees will not want to return to the office. That means houses, businesses. The decoration of the offices is also being redesigned, as are the houses. People prefer designs that allow for a more isolated environment. For this reason, it is necessary to design a business living space in addition to home life in new generation spatial organizations and architectural designs.”

"Mixed working scenario is being discussed”

Architect Sasan Samadian pointed out that the architectural ecosystem around the world is discussing a mixed working scenario for working from home and working from the office, saying: “the question is to what extent should life and work areas be redesigned to meet the needs of employees after the epidemic and protect their health? Working remotely has changed our living spaces, but experts note that there are also significant changes in workspace design. So the overlap between residential and commercial architecture was noticed. Joint work areas have entered our family housing projects. Residential amenities also began to enter commercial interiors. For example, some companies are considering using a floor in a building as both a living space and a business space. As people get used to the comfort of working from home, new workplace designs are also happening in a way that offers some convenience and comfort in the home environment.”