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Comparing the "mental-objective" structure and matching the terraced houses of Sar Aghasid village with the black tent of Bakhtiari nomads
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Amin Forouzandeh Hafshejani   , Yaghowb Peyvastehgar * , Mehrdad Kholghifard |
| Departement of Urban Planning and Architecture, Yas.,C., Islamic Azad University, Yasuj, Iran. , Peyvastehgar@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (633 Views) |
Objective: Traditional Iranian architecture reflects the dynamic interaction between humans, nature, culture, and social needs over time. Within this framework, rural houses have evolved by drawing on indigenous patterns as well as the environmental, cultural, and climatic conditions of each region. This study aims to understand the underlying patterns and initial architectural concepts of rural houses in Sar Aqa Seyed village through a comparative analysis of their mental and physical structures with the black tents of the Bakhtiari nomads. The comparison seeks to identify similarities and differences between these two types of settlements and to explore the influence of nomadic culture on the architecture of village houses.
Method: This applied research adopts a qualitative approach using purposive theoretical sampling. The findings are analyzed through a descriptive–analytical method. Data were collected through field studies, direct observation, library research, and open-ended interviews with local architects, village elders, and nomadic women. The study examines physical structure, spatial domains, behavioral settings, and cultural meanings in both houses and black tents. Data were analyzed using observation, photography, and sketch drawings. Through comparative analysis, the similarities and differences between the two settlement types were identified, revealing the influence of Bakhtiari nomadic culture on the formation of indigenous architecture in the region.
Results: The results indicate that although the two settlement types appear different at a superficial level, they share profound similarities in terms of meaning and cultural patterns of living. Bakhtiari nomadic culture has played a significant role in shaping this historical habitat and has strongly influenced the architectural foundations of Sar Aqa Seyed village.
Conclusions: Despite the physical differences between the rural houses of Sar Aqa Seyed and the black tents of the Bakhtiari nomads, there are notable commonalities in cultural, semantic, and behavioral dimensions. The analysis was conducted based on four components: structural and formative elements, spatial domains, behavioral settings, and meaning. The results highlight the impact of shared Bakhtiari culture on spatial organization and ways of living in both settlement types. The use of local materials, similar patterns of public–private spatial division, and the importance of collective spaces for social interaction are among the key similarities observed. Additionally, spatial hierarchies and the sense of place in both settlements are shaped by shared cultural beliefs and norms and are maintained even in the absence of explicit physical boundaries. Overall, the findings demonstrate that Bakhtiari nomadic culture has played a fundamental role in shaping the vernacular architecture of Sar Aqa Seyed village and can serve as a foundation for the preservation and regeneration of the region’s indigenous architecture. |
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| Keywords: Housing, mental-objective, Staircase village, Sar Aghasid, black tent |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
سکونتگاههای شهری و روستایی
Received: 2025/02/17 | Accepted: 2025/12/22 | Published: 2026/03/15
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