Document Type : Research Paper
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Ph.D. Student of Islamic Architecture, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Iran.
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Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran.
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Assistant professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tehran University of Art, Tehran, iran.
Abstract
Stairs, serving as vertical communication elements, has historically connected different spatial layers with Iranian houses, particularly evident in the architectural heritage of Dezful historical houses. . This research employs Canter's model to evaluate the positioning of the stairs during theQajar and Pahlavi periods in Dezful considering its significance in the evolution of human habitation . Through qualitative inquiry, this research explores the position of the stairs in the historical houses of Dezful (Qajar and Pahlavi periods) based on the inductive approach and the Grounded Theory method. Primary data collection involved 21 semi-structured interviews with residents, grounded observations and plan analyses of 26 selected houses. In this process, 15 samples of houses that met the selection criteria of the research were identified and necessary documents were collected for the analysis of each of them. The primary criteria for selecting these samples were their prevalence during their respective historical periods and the accessibility of their residents. Subsequently, 11 additional similar houses were visited to gather further information and to review and refine the identified categories.. Findings reveal that in the historical houses of Dezful, stairs are strategically positioned within the spatial fabric , influencing "bodily engagement", "activities" and "symbolic meaning". Consequently, stairs, along with other spatial elements, have contributed to creating a unique living experience in Dezful houses. Key aspects associated with stairs in these historical houses include "Sociability," "Spatial Hierarchy," "Symbol and Sign," "Identity," "Memorability," "Spatial Continuity and Connectivity," "Bordering and Territorialization," "Climatic Comfort," "Orientation," "Interspatial Aspect," and "Visual Richness." Overall, it can be concluded that the stairs in Dezful houses have established a continuous and integrated system that harmonizes human activities with the architectural design by intertwining "body," "activity," and "meaning."
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