MEHRAN IMANIArchitectural & Urban Designer
SELECTED WORK / 01URBAN DESIGN · TEHRAN

PARADIGM
NEIGHBOURHOOD

A pedestrian-first neighbourhood structured around a central bazaar.

Practice
Sharestan
My role
Senior Urban Designer & Concept Designer
Recognition
Fourth place · Urban design competition
Illustrated pedestrian-oriented Paradigm Neighbourhood, with an asphalt cycle and service route, separate footpaths, planting and play space
01 / A pedestrian-first neighbourhoodCompetition visualisation
THE IDEA

A connected neighbourhood for everyday life.

Paradigm is conceived as a pedestrian-first neighbourhood, structured around a central bazaar and neighbourhood centre. This active spine connects the development’s principal uses, shared gardens and public spaces, creating a clear and walkable framework for everyday life.

Parking is located underground. At ground level, the landscape prioritises walking, cycling and social life, with a single route retained for essential service and emergency access.

02 / URBAN STRUCTURE

The bazaar and neighbourhood centre form the connecting spine.

Competition axonometric with shared open space and landscape highlighted in green, residential clusters in white and the central bazaar spine in ochre
Urban structure · Green highlights identify open space and landscape
01 / Residential clusters02 / Bazaar & public spine03 / Shared gardens04 / Education05 / Culture06 / Sports hall07 / Mosque08 / Medical facilities
03 / PLACES WITHIN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Shared gardens and an active neighbourhood centre.

Residents sitting, walking and children playing in the shared garden between the Paradigm apartment buildings
Shared residential garden
Neighbourhood centre with residents gathering, sitting and walking around the reflecting pool under the planted canopy
Neighbourhood centre · Gathering around the pool
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