A new morphological approach to Iranian bazaar: the application of urban spatial design theories to Shiraz and Kerman bazaars

Lak, Azadeh; Hakimian, Pantea

doi:10.1080/13556207.2018.1543821

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“…In other words, the movement of people and goods from the main city routes to the bazaar and vice versa has reinforced the integrity of the bazaar as a whole (Figure 10). An analysis of the historical maps and the current conditions of the Shiraz bazaar show that, before the Pahlavi period, a network of walkways inside the bazaar and its surroundings provided access to them (Lak and Hakimian, 2018). However, this system collapsed due to the construction of streets after the Pahlavi period.…”

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“…This study attempts to develop a conceptual framework for explaining the three-fold physical integration in the Iranian traditional bazaars that have served as the backbone of the historical cities The findings show that physical integration has a morphological dimension related to the concept of morphology and urban form. From Trancik's perspective, the relationship between mass and space in an urban context is such that space functions as the main essence of the integrity in a bazaar structure, while such buildings as Caravanserais, Saras, Madrassahs and Hammams define the mass (Lak and Hakimian, 2018). Thus, a set of positive urban spaces (Trancik, 1986) in a bazaar are connected through its Rastehs (as chains), making it a coherent and integrated whole.…”

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A conceptual framework for auditing the physical integrity of historical districts: case studies of Kerman and Shiraz Bazaars in Iran

Hakimian¹,

Lak²

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a conceptual framework for defining the notion of “physical integration” regarding the Iranian bazaar as the main component in the structure of traditional Iranian cities. Applying this conceptual framework to the historical bazaars in the cities of Kerman and Shiraz, this study seeks to pave the way for restoring the physical integrity of such historical districts. Design/methodology/approach The research was conducted in two phases. First, there was a review of the theoretical background of physical integration followed by the analysis of the corresponding qualitative contents and the validation of the proposed conceptual framework as confirmed by 15 local experts. The second phase tested the validated framework in two case studies based on maps, historical documents and field observations. Findings The findings show that the physical integration of historical bazaars can be undertaken in morphological, visual-aesthetic and functional aspects. The proposed conceptual framework is capable of dealing with the different aspects of physical integration in historical districts on a meso-scale. Research limitations/implications The theoretical implications of this study concerning the physical integration of traditional bazaars address urban design, urban planning and multi-disciplinary historical geography. The study also has practical implications for the integration of bazaars in historical urban regeneration projects via design guidelines. Originality/value This study emphasizes the importance of physical integration as a multi-dimensional concept, facilitating it to deal with the physical quality and the characteristics of historical districts, particularly bazaars. It also highlights the role of the Iranian bazaar as a unifying structure in the historical districts.

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A conceptual framework for auditing the physical integrity of historical districts: case studies of Kerman and Shiraz Bazaars in Iran

Hakimian¹,

Lak²

2021

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Urban regeneration through heritage tourism: cultural policies and strategic management

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Gheitasi

Timothy

2019

Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change

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Investigating the Association between Environmental Quality Characteristics and Mental Well-Being in Public Open Spaces

2022

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The issues related to the urban environment and mental well-being have become increasingly important in recent decades. Although this association has been mainly investigated in developed countries, there is limited knowledge on whether similar results can be acquired in the urban environments of developing countries like Iran. This study intends to present a new dynamic and active approach to determine the environmental quality characteristics that influence the mental well-being of urban residents and to engage people to healthy urban public environments. In this respect, the research is directed by both qualitative and quantitative surveys in the public open spaces of Kermanshah, Iran. Firstly, the data are collected by Grounded Theory (GT) to identify significant environmental quality characteristics related to mental well-being by applying 24 semi-structured interviews. Secondly, the questionnaire survey based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is applied to examine the association between each characteristic of the developed conceptual framework. The results reveal that the environmental quality characteristics of public open spaces, directly and indirectly, relate to users’ mental well-being. It should be noted that the public open spaces with unique functional and intrinsic features seem to have different impacts on mental well-being.

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A new morphological approach to Iranian bazaar: the application of urban spatial design theories to Shiraz and Kerman bazaars

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A conceptual framework for auditing the physical integrity of historical districts: case studies of Kerman and Shiraz Bazaars in Iran

A conceptual framework for auditing the physical integrity of historical districts: case studies of Kerman and Shiraz Bazaars in Iran

Urban regeneration through heritage tourism: cultural policies and strategic management

Investigating the Association between Environmental Quality Characteristics and Mental Well-Being in Public Open Spaces

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