A design-build studio in Erbil.
At Obsidian, we believe exceptional architecture is more than creating beautiful spaces. It is about transforming ambitious visions into meaningful environments through thoughtful design, technical precision and uncompromising attention to detail.
Based in Erbil, Obsidian is a multidisciplinary design-build studio specialising in architecture, interior and exterior design, construction and visual identity. We bring creative thinking and practical expertise together to deliver cohesive solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality and enduring quality.
Our approach is built on a simple principle: great design and great execution should never be separated. From the earliest concept and architectural drawings to material selection, construction and final finishing, every stage is guided by one unified vision and one responsible team.
We understand that every project represents an investment, an ambition and a personal story. That is why we approach each space with purpose, ensuring that every proportion, material and detail contributes to a result that reflects the people who experience it.
Why obsidian
Inspired by the strength and precision of obsidian volcanic glass, our philosophy embraces both creativity and discipline. We believe architecture should not only make an impression, but also establish a lasting connection between people, spaces and their surroundings.
- The blade
- Precision & structure
- The mirror
- Reflection & vision
What we hold to
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Design and execution, never separated
The people who draw your building are responsible for building it. One vision carries through every decision.
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One responsible team
From concept to final finish there is a single point of accountability, not a chain of hand-overs.
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Every detail has a purpose
Proportion, material and light are chosen to reflect the people who will live and work in the space.
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Built to stand the test of time
We take responsibility for making it exist exactly as envisioned, precisely as designed and built to last.
The mark
Our symbol is drawn from the first letter of the wordmark: a solid square monolith, a concentric mirror cut from its centre, and two corners sheared at 45 degrees like a blade. Precision and reflection, locked across a single diagonal.
Leadership
Miran Aram Burhan
Founder & Principal Architect
We don't simply imagine what could exist. We take responsibility for making it exist exactly as envisioned, precisely as designed, and built to stand the test of time.