Comparative study of topographical research on how the architecture meets the ground in Persian architecture

Journal article (2021)

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M. Naghibi Iran University of Science and Technology
Mohsen Faizi Iran University of Science and Technology
Ahmad Ekhlassi Iran University of Science and Technology
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2021

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English

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Abstract

Topography is the framework that unites architecture and landscape. Buildings and their surrounding have notable connectivity in Persian architecture. However, the role of topography in how it deals with these considerations has not been inquired. Also, investigating the impact of topographical criteria in creating architectural and landscape connection were not considered in previous studies. Thus, the purpose is to discover the most noticeable strategy of each category, highlight the main parameters where architecture encounters the ground and suggest strategies to enhance the continuity between earth and architecture. This qualitative study reviews and interprets the elements and strategies on how a building meets the ground in Persian case studies. This was done by considering “architectural topography” books first; second, finding similar cases in Persian architecture, comparing the two, and finally indicating the differences in their vision. Forty-four cases were selected following Berlanda's categories; information regarding other dimensions was also extracted, then MAXQDA1 was used to analyze and code the data. Based on the findings, a set of strategies were proposed that could be used as guidelines to find an existing gap between architecture and landscape. The analysis helps achieve design strategies in contemporary architecture and organize the building based on landscape. The analysis suggests the site's character considering design strategies influenced by their environmental conditions, natural forms, and functional elements. This research found wide use of strategies in defining exposure cases, investigated the key strategies and parameters resulting in new details, connections, and finding an existing gap between architecture and landscape.