Commercial

Yasuj Landmark

Yasuj, Iran · 2025

Yasuj Landmark brings together commercial, office and residential uses. Two concept alternatives explore distinct relationships between built form and landscape: the first pairs rectilinear volumes with fluid circulation around a central atrium; the second draws on the mountains and oak forests of the Zagros. I developed the complete architectural concept for both alternatives.

Location: Yasuj, Iran
Year: 2025
Area: Alternative 01: 30,000 m² · Alternative 02: 35,000 m²
Typology: Mixed-use · Commercial, office and residential
My contribution: Full concept design — both alternatives

Alternative 01 / Order and flow

Gross floor area · 30,000 m²

Drawing on the relationship between Yin and Yang, this alternative balances a defined urban framework with fluid spaces inspired by nature. Rectilinear volumes establish order, while curved terraces, bridges and circulation routes connect the building’s parts.

The street edge

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 01 — Corner view and planted terraces — Alternative 01 · Corner view and planted terracesView image ↗

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 01 — Street-facing elevation — Alternative 01 · Street-facing elevationView image ↗

Form development

Select to inspect

A shared interior landscape

Walkways and bridges overlook a central atrium, creating visual and spatial connections across the complex. Planted terraces extend the landscape through the building, while landscaped entrances draw visitors inward from the surrounding streets.

Atrium and connections

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 01 — Central atrium and pedestrian route — Alternative 01 · Central atrium and pedestrian routeView image ↗

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 01 — Atrium terraces and connecting bridge — Alternative 01 · Atrium terraces and connecting bridgeView image ↗

Volume and terrace

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 01 — Side elevation — Alternative 01 · Side elevationView image ↗

Alternative 02 / Zagros and oak

Gross floor area · 35,000 m²

This alternative draws on the cultural and natural identity of the Zagros. Two lateral blocks evoke the strength of its mountains, while a softer central volume and planted terraces refer to the region’s oak forests. These contrasting elements bring solidity and continuity into one composition.

Stepped volumes and planted edges

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 02 — Corner view of the stepped volumes — Alternative 02 · Corner view of the stepped volumesView image ↗

Form development

Select to inspect

Climate and material

The concept uses orientation, setbacks and openings to moderate direct summer sun, encourage natural ventilation and admit winter daylight while providing shelter from cold winds.

Malon stone is proposed for the lateral blocks, with oak wood beneath the terraces. These materials connect the design to the local architectural and landscape character.

Urban frontage

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 02 — Main elevation and planted terraces — Alternative 02 · Main elevation and planted terracesView image ↗

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 02 — Entrance corner — Alternative 02 · Entrance cornerView image ↗

Terraces and upper levels

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 02 — Side elevation and terraces — Alternative 02 · Side elevation and terracesView image ↗

Yasuj Landmark — Alternative 02 — Rear elevation — Alternative 02 · Rear elevationView image ↗

My contribution

I developed the full architectural concept for both alternatives of Yasuj Landmark.