“ One of the main ideas in the project ’ s future design is connections to the city ,
using pedestrian bridges to create safe and enjoyable walkways .
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The project ’ s principal idea is to present a new perspective on public urban spaces , of which many Iranian cities , such as Mashhad , are in desperate need .
Tagh Behesht is located in Mash-had , Iran . The project ’ s site has great potential to become an urban hub , given its proximity to one of Mash-had ’ s largest public parks , which encourages and invites visitors of all ages . At the same time , its strategic geography allows for it to become a major attraction for tourists and visitors of nearby countries , given that Nation Park is among Mash-had ’ s first tourist attractions , inviting many travellers and tourists every year .
In light of the project site ’ s analysis , Mash-had has only a few green spaces , given its area . As the main social hubs , the city ’ s public bazaars and its business districts are concentrated in the city center , away from green spaces . Therefore , we decided to design a new type of “ Commercial Complex ” with a more serious outlook towards Mash-had ’ s public spaces .
The presence of adjacent Mellat Park allowed us to clear a visual path to the park in order to create better views and more accessible gateways for visitors . This opening , so-called layered park , is inspired by the Kang village near Mash-had , where ground floor layers are connected to the upper layers using a walking pathway .
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