HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The 18-foot-wide house, designed by Iranian-born architect Djahanguir Darvich, went on the market earlier this year at $3.5 million.
Narrow House | Dubbed the “Narrow House” because of its unusual width, this 1985 contemporary home was designed by Iranian-born architect Djahanguir Darvich. It is listed at just under $3 million.
Darvich came to Washington to design car dealerships for Darcars in the mid-1980s. It was then that he designed the Narrow House for himself and his family. When searching for a place to build, he discovered a one-bedroom, one-bathroom house on a skinny lot. The structural integrity of the house is enhanced by what Darvich calls a “balloon system” — where the outside wall studs that span the three floors of the house are one piece. He also installed six steel beams that cross to form three Xs — two of which are hidden in the walls, one of which is visible. They reduce vibrations and add to the stability. The visible X, which is painted red, is as much a sculptural artwork as it is a practical necessity.
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