Publications · Book one
Principles of designing a commercial and leisure complex with a traditional Iranian architectural approach
The Iranian bazaar is more than a place of trade; it is a place of meeting, movement, pause and urban memory. This book studies the design of commercial and leisure complexes with those qualities in mind.
| Authors | Hassan Taheri and Shokoufeh Zaheri |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Aparis |
| Year | 2018 (1397 SH) |
| Pages | 155 |
| ISBN | 978-600-9853-28-1 |
The Iranian bazaar: more than a street of shops
The historic bazaar is known for its hierarchy of passages, in-between spaces and places to pause.
Reading that logic for a contemporary complex is not about imitating historic form, but about which spatial relations still give meaning to today's experience.
Environmental psychology and shared space
Human needs, legibility, belonging and the quality of social interaction underpin environmental design. A commercial space is also where people move, pause and meet.
Contemporary commercial architecture
Commerce in the city is shaped by walkways, access and shared spaces. Architecture can support a better experience, but it does not by itself guarantee higher sales or property value.
Shahin Mall: extending the question
The Shahin Mall commercial design in Isfahan, with its lattice envelope, open levels and reference to Iranian geometry, follows the concerns of this research in design.
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