Jahad Metro Plaza / KA architecture studio (Mohammad Khavarian)

The metropolis of Tehran once featured a livable and low-density historic core, which, following the Iranian Revolution, underwent unbalanced and unchecked expansion due to population growth and centralized policies. Tehran's development adopted a car-oriented model, prioritizing the construction of highways, numerous streets, and dense urban blocks. This approach gradually reduced the urban quality of life for pedestrians and diminished the city's overall livability.