Geopolitical tensions resulting in the alienation of Iran, once celebrated as a cradle of civilization, have tainted perceptions of the once great dynasty and obstructed the western world from accessing the pioneering elements embedded within Iran’s cultural and historical fabric. With the advent of the Islamic Revolution, the religious masquerade of the Persian Monarchy has been instrumental in tainting global perception of the country while restricting access to Iran’s rich historical tapestry of culture, art and architecture.

This project seeks to reposition historical Iranian Architecture at the foreground of pedagogical dialogue through an analytical and exhaustive studies of ornament (Muqarnas), building (Isfahan Mosques) and urban development surrounding the Isfahan Bazaar.