“Hosseiniyeh”; An In-between Space in the Iranian Traditional Cities

Authors : Meysam SOLEİMANİ, Maryam GOLABİ

Pages : 376-389

Doi:10.35674/kent.1144947

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Publication Date : 2023-03-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The present study aims to analyze the socio-spatial roles of Hosseiniyeh, a neighborhood square in traditional Iranian cities. The hypothesis of the research is that Hosseiniyeh acted as an in-between space within the hierarchical urban structure. The notion of in-betweenness reveals architectural qualities that support the reciprocal states of separation and connection between conflicting realms. In-between spaces are the key elements to preserve the integration of urban areas. When these intermediate spaces disappeared as a result of modernist planning, their importance was revealed. It is useful to reconsider in-between spaces in the real context. In the organic urban fabric of Iranian historic cities, “Hosseiniyeh” was configured as a transitional space between the public insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Bazaar); and the semi-public realms insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(neighborhood);. With its unique urban location, this neighborhood square can be an appropriate case of the in-between space. Developed during the Shiite Safavid government insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1501 to 1736);, the main function of Hosseiniyeh was to serve as a venue for Ta\`ziyeh, the only indigenous theater engendered by the world of Islam. The present study aims to evaluate the architectural qualities of Hosseiniyeh based on the theoretical framework of the in-between space. The spatial characteristics of the square and its architectural components are compared with the various states of the in-between space. The findings illustrate that the historic square meets the qualities of an in-between space. Connecting the two socially and functionally different areas, Hosseiniyeh was an intermediate urban space that indicated the end of a public realm and the beginning of a residential district. With its specific socio-political character, the square protected the Shiite identity and reinforced the urban unity. The present study contributes to an understanding of how an in-between space acted in a real urban context.
Keywords : Ara Mekân, Hosseiniyeh, Geleneksel İran Şehri, Mahalle Meydanı, Taziyeh

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