Divan Building, Qom
Divan Building is a space that transforms the boundary between city and building into a living dialogue. Here, the boundary is not a separator but a platform for connection and intermingling — a place where the city is drawn into the project and the space extends from within it back into the city. This inviting quality turns the building into a part of the urban flow — a presence that calls people not merely to observe, but to participate and experience. Movement in this space is not confined to linear, predefined paths; rather, it takes shape like an open, multi-layered narrative. Each person can pause, choose their own route, and create their personal story within the ongoing scene of urban life. The space has been designed so that the transition from inside to outside, or vice versa, is neither sudden nor disconnected; instead, it is experienced gradually, fluidly, and continuously. In this context, architecture, rather than being merely a closed volume, becomes an open, inviting surface that strengthens the possibilities of interaction, discovery, and belonging. What the city sees is a living image: an ongoing event of human presence and movement, from everyday interactions to moments of stillness and contemplation — like a performance on a grand, dynamic, and impactful stage.