Padideh Kish Tourism Complex
Type: Masterplan – Mixed-Use
Scale: 950000 sqm
Architecture is not merely a physical presence but a “Deciphering of Latent Expressions.” Our manifesto for Kish Island is rooted in the synthesis of situational local sensitivity and global wisdom. We reject the imposition of alien structures; instead, we propose an architecture that “rushes off the ground” like diamond shards. We believe that the essence of creation lies in the “silent stories of the land,” where spirituality and social progress intersect. Our goal is to transform the site into an “inner space of memory,” amplifying the sense of time and creating an engaging, unique atmosphere that anchors the future in cultural heritage.
The architectural narrative of Padideh Kish is defined by its dynamic expansion from a “tilted launch pad.” The structure, conceived as a “New Star” on the Kish horizon, embodies a dual identity: a ship cutting through the sea and a reflecting diamond responding to the movement of wind and waves. Despite its solid materiality, the structure appears “fragmented by the force of the land,” engaging in a profound philosophical integration with its context. This angular fragmentation does not seek to regenerate the surroundings but to “accentuate the site’s potentials and views.” Through a series of “metaphorical bridges,” the design translates mental, cultural, and functional priorities into a collective identity that fulfills the island’s ecological and recreational aims.
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HAJIZADEHs + Atec ConsultantS Co
Architecture & Urban: Darab Diba – Houshang Amir Ardalan – Kourosh Hajizadeh – Mojtaba Nabavi – Zeynab Maghdoori
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Prize: 3rd Place in The Competition
Location: Kish, Iran
Date: 2012
