Location : Quchan,Iran
Client : Quchan University
Total area : 3000 square meters
Build area : 1200 square meters
Date : 2016
Architecture Firm :Avan Architect
Design Team :Mehdi Khodabandelou -Amir hossain hossaini
Construction Drawings : Mehdi Khodabandelou
Type : educational occupancy
CG Artist :Saeed Asgari
Material : Concrete
Structure Type : Concrete
Photographer : Saeed Asgari
The design process for the main entrance of Ghoochan University After conducting studies and research, it became clear that the city of Ghoochan is located along the famous Asian Highway, also known as the Silk Road. On the other hand, one of Iran’s famous ancient towers, called Radkan tower, is also located near this city. The Radkan tower was once the sole determinant of the seasons, years, and Nowruz (Persian New Year) in the world during its peak time and was considered a symbol of science and technology of that era. This work belonged to the famous Iranian mathematician and scientist, Khwaja Nasir al-Din al-Tusi. Initially, our design strategy focused on the existing functions in the perimeter walls based on the location. The entrance path from the parking area was separated from the rest of the project, and the main entrance was oriented towards inviting people inside. Furthermore, to enhance the readability of the entrance area based on the functionality of towers in the past, a vertical element was added to the entrance. Efforts were made to place empty space at the location of existing trees nearby to prevent their removal. Additionally, a designated passage for pedestrians was emphasized through an entrance porch. Subsequently, considering the change in the direction of the university complex’s context with the road , the entrance porch was rotated to facilitate passage both inward and outward. Finally, due to the university’s location next to the Mashhad-Ghoochan road, we decided to use horizontal lines as guiding elements since horizontal lines represent speed and movement. Moreover, the connection between the university and the external environment can contribute to advancing science and technology. Therefore, the university perimeter walls and entrance were designed in a transparent and porous structure.
