The Squama is part of the Kerf Collection, a series that treats the body as a shifting landscape. Through precise kerf cuts, the silver gains fluidity, bending effortlessly to follow the body's natural topography. Its undulating surface catches and disperses light, creating a luminous gradient that shifts with movement. The interplay of incandescent highlights and satin-finished shadows accentuates the body's form, turning reflection into a living expression of light. The name Squama evokes an allusion to overlapping layers of plates, reflecting light in intricate patterns.
Created by Mehrnaz Zarrin Hadid
Honored with the A' Design Award.
Mehrnaz Zarrin Hadid is an architect and designer with advanced training from the Contemporary Architects Association Institute (CAAI). As an Associate Architect at Marz Design and Architecture, she manages a diverse portfolio that includes product and furniture design, as well as large-scale multifunctional complexes. Her work emphasizes innovative design thinking and challenges conventional architectural norms. In addition to her practice, Mehrnaz co-teaches at CAAI Studio, where she fosters creativity among students. She has also contributed to the translation of significant texts focused on children's understanding of architecture. Mehrnaz’s design philosophy is rooted in exploration and experimentation, valuing the new possibilities that arise from testing. For her, design serves as a means to navigate the unpredictable, and she seeks to question established norms to advance the field.
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