Horizon TOD Project
Transit-oriented development (TOD) Mashhad / Iran / 2024
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The planned TOD project is situated near the shrine of Imam Reza in the city of Mashhad, Iran, seamlessly combining history and modernity. The project features three bridges located on a 30-hectare land, with the organic and intertwined form of the bridges resembling a taropod that connects the past to the present.
The pedestrian and bicycle paths of each bridge weave harmoniously into each other and the surrounding scenery. This entanglement symbolizes the connection not only between these two paths but also between an important historical area and the contemporary context adjacent to it. The bridges, while serving a functional purpose, also reflect the landscape of the region and preserve the sanctity of the historical and religious context of the shrine.
To enhance integration with the surrounding environment, the materials chosen for the bridges and their paths have colors and textures similar to the natural earth. This subtle choice aims to create visual continuity intertwined with the historical context. The distinction between the bicycle path and the pedestrian path is achieved through a subtle difference in color, which, in addition to preserving beauty, provides coherence to the paths.
By considering these bridges as more than mere structures, the design seeks to pay homage to the region's rich history and provide a pathway that seamlessly links tradition with the present and future."
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The planned TOD project is situated near the shrine of Imam Reza in the city of Mashhad, Iran, seamlessly combining history and modernity. The project features three bridges located on a 30-hectare land, with the organic and intertwined form of the bridges resembling a taropod that connects the past to the present. The pedestrian and bicycle paths of each bridge weave harmoniously into each other and the surrounding scenery. This entanglement symbolizes the connection not only between these...
- Year 2024
- Work started in 2023
- Work finished in 2024
- Main structure Reinforced concrete
- Status Research/Thesis
- Type Parks, Public Gardens / Public Squares / Urban Furniture / Bridges and Roads / Railway Stations / Parking facilities / Urban development plans / Restoration of old town centres / Adaptive reuse of industrial sites / Landscape/territorial planning / Business Centers / Banks / Museums / Trade Fair Centres / Exhibition Design / Shopping Malls / Showrooms/Shops / Sports Centres / Sport halls / Swimming Pools / Fitness Centres / Sports Facilities / Hotel/Resorts / Tourist Facilities / Bars/Cafés / Restaurants / Custom Furniture / Lighting Design / Bus Stations / Art Galleries / Urban Renewal / Monuments / Shrines and memorials / Passenger Terminals / Bridges and Walkways / Cycle Paths / Strategic Urban Plans / Metropolitan area planning / Book shops / Markets / Warehouses / Restoration of façades / Furniture design
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