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Geometric and proportional analysis in the structure of central courtyards and seasonal rooms in the Vernacular Architecture of the cold climate (case study: Ardabil Qajar houses)
Ph.d. Candidate Mahsa Javadi Nodeh, Dr Azadeh Shahcheraghi, Dr Alireza Andalib,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2022)
Abstract
Appropriate structural and physical design has been one of the climatic strategies of traditional houses in interacting with nature. Over many years, these houses have tested various types of designs and have now reached a stable structure and have obtained some reproducible principles. This way, not only have they affected the health of the users directly and positively, but also, they have prevented energy wastage, rectified the unhealthy conditions in internal spaces, reduced environmental crises, etc. These principles, however, have been disregarded in the structural aspects of spaces in the modern architecture. Bearing this in mind, the present study aimed to recognize the geometric and proportional patters as well as the standards being employed in the structures of central courtyard, winter halls, and the seasonal rooms designed based on the cold climate. The connections between various spaces were also investigated based on their structural features so that by comparing climatic criteria, we can get to a sustainable designing pattern based on the structural patterns. We can also recognize the most common nature-friendly spatial ratios in this region and make use of them to meet the needs of the modern era. In the current study, 12 traditional houses belonging to Qajar era were investigated. In so doing, the needed information was collected from the spaces affected by the cold climate via field observations and the obtained data were classified. Then using computational methods, logical reasoning, and qualitative as well as quantitative analyses, a series of geometric proportions and spatial relations were detected. The results of the analyses regarding the most common ratios, dimensions, and areas were indicative of the high compatibility of spatial patterns with the cold climate. More specifically, some spaces that are used for similar purposes in special seasons of the year have similar proportions and shapes. The differentiation between the spaces has only been limited to winter and summer. The details of the structures designed for winter have been attended to relatively more. Therefore, the structural patterns employed in the past can be used for designing buildings in the modern era. By doing so, we will be able to reduce most of the energy wastage.
A Functional-Based Morphological Analysis of the Narin Qal'eh Complex Reconstruction in Ardabil during the Qajar Period: A Historical Document-Based Approach
Dr Mahsa Javadi Nodeh,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (5-2026)
Abstract
The historical origins of the Narin Qal'eh complex in Ardabil date back to a period preceding the Qajar dynasty. Following its reconstruction for military purposes during the Qajar era, the complex emerged as one of the most significant architectural structures of its time. Nevertheless, it was entirely demolished during the early Pahlavi period, and today, only its name remains. Given the scarcity of documented sources regarding the architectural structure of the complex and the lack of comprehensive information about its spatial configuration, this study aims—perhaps for the first time—to conduct a spatial and physical analysis of the complex based on historical records and functional characteristics. Accordingly, the research identifies key criteria within the physical structure that align with its functional aspects and outlines the analytical framework used to uncover the spatial principles and meaningful architectural concepts embedded in the various functions of the Narin Qal'eh complex.
This qualitative study, grounded in library-based research and content analysis, employs a deductive approach to determine the overall structural framework of the complex. Exploratory investigations are also incorporated to refine the research through hypothesis testing. The study identifies several key criteria derived from the functional and physical representation of the complex, including: spatial diversity (enclosed, semi-open, and open spaces), functional variety (primary and auxiliary uses), movement circulation (hierarchical grading), access circulation (spatial, functional, and hierarchical), and spatial organization (centralized and axial systems). The auxiliary functions—such as religious, residential, and service-oriented spaces—were organized around the primary functions, which included defensive, military, and governmental uses. These primary functions were prioritized within an axial spatial system, emphasizing movement circulation and functional adjacency to enhance spatial quality. In contrast, auxiliary functions followed a centralized spatial system, occupying secondary priorities and often exhibiting hierarchical adjacency. Furthermore, the internal organization of spaces was shaped by climatic strategies and performance-based architectural techniques, reflecting a premeditated, coherent pattern consistent with the principles of Iranian architecture in the interior spatial design of the complex.

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