Iran (IMNA) - The administrative division of Isfahan Governorate has launched a design competition titled "Memorials for Martyrs and Sacred Defense" (Yadvareh Setaregan-e Derakhshan). This initiative seeks the expertise of architects, sculptors, and graphic designers to create memorials, sculptures, and urban decorations that honor the memories of martyrs in Isfahan.
- **Objectives and Themes**: The competition aims to enhance the city's identity and reinforce the remembrance of martyrs in Isfahan, a city known for its rich history of sacrifice during the sacred defence. Designs will focus on three main areas: memorial structures, sculptures, and urban decorations, all intended to resonate with cultural and religious values.
Timeline
**Call for Entries**: September 6,
۲۰۲۴ - **Submission Deadline**: End of October
۲۰۲۴ - **Judging Period**: Until November 6, 2024
- **Design Criteria**: Participants are encouraged to consider several factors in their designs:
- Improvement of both visual and conceptual landscapes while aligning with cultural values.
- Emphasis on the role of public spaces in narrating cultural and religious stories.
- Creation of environments conducive to events that preserve the values of the Sacred Defense.
- Use of materials suited to Isfahan's geographical context.
- **Design Limitations**:
- Memorials: Maximum area of 100 square meters and height of 8 meters.
- Wall Murals: Maximum length of 15 meters and height of 4 meters.
- Sculptures: Maximum height of 6 meters.
- **Requested Documentation**:
- Concept analysis and design rationale.
- Proposed plans with lighting and material specifications.
- Cross-sections and detailed views for better presentation.
- Perspectives from both aerial and ground-level viewpoints.
This competition not only serves as a platform for creative expression but also aims to enrich the collective memory of Isfahan's citizens regarding their cultural heritage and the sacrifices made during the Sacred Defense.
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