Kerman Tourist Route

The core concept behind the Kerman Route is to seamlessly extend this historical structure

The Tourism Route in the Kerman neighborhood of Tehran serves as a continuation of the historic fabric of eastern Tehran, presenting a significant opportunity for the expansion of pedestrian-friendly urban movement. This architectural endeavor delves into historical maps ranging from the Qajar period to the present, revealing a portal to the city’s historical journey, both in physical form and conceptual essence. It symbolizes the transition from the Qajar era to the Pahlavi period, often referred to as the “modern constitutional” style.
The core concept behind the Kerman Route is to seamlessly extend this historical structure, both in tangible form (reflected in the architectural elements inspired by the constitutional era) and in its intangible aspects (by creating small-scale urban spaces to accommodate locals and tourists alike). The design actively promotes tourist-related activities, with the street’s width primarily dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists.
Through extensive interviews and on-site observations, this route assumes a pivotal role within one of Tehran’s principal east-west axes, deeply intertwined with the city’s historical fabric. The revitalization of the city’s older neighborhoods, based on reimagining their current narratives within their spatial context, holds the potential to foster social behaviors harmonious with their surroundings. This objective stands at the forefront of our project.
Initiated in 2020 for the Tehran Urban Renovation Organization, this project is under the direction and conceptual design of Mazyar Abaee, overseen by the chief designer Hooman R. Zand, and executed in collaboration with the design team comprising Hamed Valadkhani in Baaftaar.