ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Oct 7, 2025

Housing + San Francisco, 2023

proposal for a multi-family apartment building in the Sunset district of San Francisco where anticipated zoning changes (2025) will encourage gentle density.


2 one-bedroom ADA compliant units at the street level and 4 two-bedroom units at the top floors, served by a single stair, comprise this compact building.


lot size = 25x120

KING HIGH LINE, 2018

a linear park developed alongside a mixed use building overlooks Toronto's scenic train corridor cutting through dense residential neighourhoods


copyright: Kasian Architecture Interior and Planning


author: Talayeh Hamidya

Soudan Residence, 2012

1800 sq.ft of residential development in the Mountpleasant neighbourhood of Toronto, a place known for its largest area of tree canopy in the city. Every room in the house has access to an outdoor space with a view.


The project is developed in collaboration with Urbanscape Group

Divadale Residence, 2016

2100 sq.ft of residential development, this brick building replaces a 60 year old residence that was in the hands of its original owners until end of its life.


Prior to its demolition the building became part of an art/occupy series that took place between 2012-2014 by the interdisciplinary studio "Society of Homo Ludens"

KING HIGH LINE, 2018

a linear park developed alongside a mixed use building overlooks Toronto's scenic train corridor cutting through dense residential neighourhoods


copyright: Kasian Architecture Interior and Planning


author: Talayeh Hamidya

Divadale Residence, 2016

2100 sq.ft of residential development, this brick building replaces a 60 year old residence that was in the hands of its original owners until end of its life.


Prior to its demolition the building became part of an art/occupy series that took place between 2012-2014 by the interdisciplinary studio "Society of Homo Ludens"

Soudan Residence, 2012

1800 sq.ft of residential development in the Mountpleasant neighbourhood of Toronto, a place known for its largest area of tree canopy in the city. Every room in the house has access to an outdoor space with a view.


The project is developed in collaboration with Urbanscape Group

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Common is an architectural practice for creating design solutions that are functional, detailed and suitable for everyday life. It is led by Talayeh Hamidya, a licensed architect in California and Ontario.

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