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04 / CULTURAL CENTER / SPRING 2023

6. Term Design Project The cultural center, named "Pearl," was essentially my first master planning project
Location : Tabriz, Iran during my undergraduate years. For this project, our class was encouraged to
Professor : Dr. Faramarzi maintain an open-minded approach to design and draw inspiration from nature
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to create an inviting structure within Tabriz's neighborhood. Ultimately, I arrived at
a design inspired by the shape of a pearl nestled beneath its shell. This design
concept revolves around translating natural patterns into the built environment,
incorporating both metaphorical and structural similarities with the shell form.

The building's structure features a glass half-sphere serving as the main entrance,
equipped with a ramp, two elevators, and two staircases. Beyond the glass
structure lies the main section of the building, housing all public spaces. Finally,
the shell rooftop ties everything together.

This center comprises four floors, featuring a two-story auditorium, several shops
offering arts and crafts, ground-floor cafes, and rooftop garden restaurants/cafes
on the last two floors. Additionally, there are two galleries, a library, and
underground parking facilities.

Site Plan