Kish pathway facade

Design considerations:
In Type A, we had to prevent the undesirable view of the unsuitable buildings facing the street, the Shanty town. We could not build a solid wall. We had to find a solution that would lead to environmental sustainability while creating a suitable view. The design also had to continue the passage of residents and pedestrians and the prosperity of cheap businesses, contribute to environmental development and attract a number of tourists to buy cheaply from the vendors. It also had to be inexpensive to implement and could be easily repaired or dismantled. Overall, the design gives integrity and coherence to the landscape and the site in question without making a deep intervention on it, although the impact of this intervention would be widespread. We designed an arched form to cover the sidewalk with nets that would allow ivy to grow on it and underneath we placed platforms for sitting and relaxing, some of which could be rented by the locals. We also chose a modular flooring that fits the design and is highlighted in yellow when transitioning to private spaces. This arched form creates spaces for local markets behind it.

In Type B, there were no buildings that disturbed the visual view, but instead there were abandoned open spaces, and these empty spaces themselves caused spatial disorganization. We extended the same Type A design this time as an enclosed space around this open space, while maintaining the same previous access. These spaces now have two uses: first, they have improved the quality of the sidewalks, and second, they have created controlled semi-enclosed spaces for various gatherings or the creation of weekly markets. The same repeating pattern inspired by palm trees has been developed in all four design types.

In Type C, considering the location at the corner and the meeting of the two Type A designs and creating a corner, we created a similar module to create a turning point at the corners in addition to coordinating with the overall design. This design module in Type C also solved our structural problem.

In Type D, we had to take measures to harmonize the street with the rest of the walls, but there was not enough space to develop the previous types, and the narrow sidewalk space did not allow this. On the other hand, there were commercial shops in these areas, and we could not provide a covering plan. So we decided to continue adhering to the overall design, which is a metaphor for the palm trees of the area, to maintain harmony with the rest of the landscape we designed, and use the columns of the previous type to design the flag lights.

Design considerations:
We decided to break the existing site into multi-functional areas based on respect for and enhancement of existing uses. In the geometry of this separation, the identification and grading of access routes from the back to the main street and the non-interruption of the communication chain have been considered.
Our plan, with the aim of empowering people as one of the goals of urban design development, creates an environment with the possibility of repairing and strengthening the existing functions for the residents of the city and the region to expand their business near their place of residence. In addition, there is social, cultural and economic interaction with the project.
Of course, to solve the problem of coherence in walling, we considered a common suit for the integrity of the project. This common clothing in the form of an identifying and visual regulating element is in fact an arch that separates the previously useless space between the street and the existing buildings in a semi-transparent way and in addition to the mentioned interactions, also establishes a filtered visual interaction with the back of the arch.

In general, this concept creates two main parts for the design, the first is the main space for pedestrians, which is surrounded by a transparent arch, and provides a climatic and airy space for people due to the vegetation on it, so that under this arch as well. Continue on foot and use its seating and discourse spaces. The second is to create an intimate space in the space behind the arch, for which interactive spaces with specific and futuristic uses have been considered.

Sustainable building design through passive measures
One of our goals in this project was to use as little material as possible, both to reduce the carbon footprint and
to reduce other construction activities. We designed just one arched canopy along the sidewalk, taking into
account the activities along it, and fenced it. We created shaded and safe public spaces against urban heat
islands that are not only not a barrier to conventional passage, but are also designed along the passages to
emphasize reaching the destination in the shortest time and with ease. Our plan for future expansion is
intertwined with the use of ivy. This plant, known for its tenacity, develops itself with minimal water and spreads
over the arched canopy, creating thermal comfort under that area.
Efficient construction and operations
We used a passive method without the use of coarse materials, and also used nature itself to create thermal
comfort in an urban passage. This reduction in the use of materials will also reduce the carbon footprint.
Landscape & Biodiversity Integration
We continued to carry out this design with minimal intervention. One of our goals was to hide the ugly view of
the buildings behind, and we did this by extending it over a very long walkway, in a uniform manner, with similar
and different details at the openings. This design will be perfected over the years with the help of ivy growing.
The spreading and hanging ivy will create a unique view. It can also be used to create a pleasant atmosphere
under it by installing artificial fog and rain.
Land use & Transformation
Once built, it will be able to be maintained for many years with minimal maintenance costs. Even its demolition
will not have a bad impact on the environment. Underneath, hawker activities will be developed and the
unused land will be transformed into a place to empower local people