amirmasoud aghajanizadeh
student
Enghelab-e Eslami Technical College
Islamic Republic of Iran
Architecture
Unity springs More than ever, our world needs peace, and the only way to get it is by depending on rich cultures. The most important thing we need to do is… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
"Unity Springs" is a conceptually profound and contextually rich architectural proposal that transcends the physical site to engage with broader geopolitical and cultural narratives. By situating the project at a coastal border in southern Iran, the design thoughtfully revives lost intercultural ties and fosters a message of peace through spatial storytelling. The integration of rainwater harvesting ponds, native Iranian materials like coral lime and clay, and passive ventilation systems demonstrates a mature understanding of environmental and vernacular resilience. Furthermore, the layering of historical, economic, and educational functions—bazaar revival, multilingual school, and cultural centers—creates a multifunctional civic anchor that speaks to both heritage and contemporary needs. One minor suggestion would be to further develop the public realm at the urban scale to strengthen its long-term adaptability and inclusivity. Overall, the project is poetic, politically resonant, and architecturally intelligent—an inspiring model for post-conflict cultural architecture.