Project
Alvand — Islamic bazaar
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The project in Alvand City reinterprets the Iranian bazaar as the nucleus of a multifunctional complex. While the program emphasized large-scale administrative functions, a vertical organization minimized the footprint and preserved open space for public use.
At its heart, a central courtyard and sunken Persian garden establish introversion and continuity, inspired by traditional bazaars. The design embraces a core principle of Iranian architecture: overall symmetry with asymmetry in detail. A central axis and landscaped core create balance, while shifted volumes and façade proportions generate diversity and depth.
The sunken garden acts as a functional hub, linking sports, cultural, commercial, and hospitality spaces with the urban realm. This strategy allows simultaneous yet independent operation, ensuring flexibility throughout different times of the day.
Location
Alvand, Qazvin, Iran
Project design year
2023
Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WN91zoRjhwS_Ffr5uZAQkeKcarhHbYOK/view?usp=drive_link
Applicant
Mirage architecture studio / Alireza Karimi Kolor
Alireza Karimi Kolor is an architect, researcher, and lecturer. He is the founder of Mirage Architecture Studio, focusing on architectural design, public spaces, and urban regeneration. His work explores the intersection of Iranian architectural heritage and contemporary design approaches. He has participated in national and international competitions and has received awards for his architectural projects.
Authors of the project
Mirage architecture studio / Alireza Karimi Kolor
Design Team: Issa Zokaie, Parham Adibpour, Hanieh Aleyasin
Visualization
Mirage architecture studio / Alireza Karimi Kolor
Customer
Municipality of Alvand
Status of the project
Conceptual design
