Bazaar typology inspires a layered-garden design!

Young design firm RVAD Architecture Studio redefines ‘public space’ away from the city centre of Mashhad, creating a new dynamic in the tourist economy of Iran… Researching the architectural history of bazaars such as Sar-Shoor, Farsh, and Reza in Iran and the city of Mashhad, and their timeless bond with the foundations of the economy, the principal morphology of the design of this mixed-use building is inspired by that of the bazaar as the ideal social and public space. Key characteristics include the porch-like entrance hall that, like the main portal, guides the pedestrians inside; individual arches and porches that […]