Author: Ardalan Nader
Place: Boston
Year: 1978
Pages: 27
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Modern Architecture
Keyword: MIT Exhibition, Master Plan
Classification: 720.47
Shelf: C3R3
Accession No: B289
Contents: Foreword Introduction Regional Context Natural Geometry Design Principles Order of Earth Order of Water Order of Garden Order of Movement Order of Public Places Order of Private Spaces Order of Energy Implementation Stage I Solar Energy Housing Epilogue Acknowledgments
Abstract: *NURAN: The City of Illumination. Isfahan* explores the architectural and historical essence of Isfahan, focusing on the symbolic and practical roles of light and water in its urban design. The book examines how rational planning intertwines with spiritual symbolism, particularly in water features and religious structures like mosques. It highlights the impact of Islamic philosophy on architecture, where illumination deepens spiritual experience. Drawing from historical and theoretical perspectives, the book reveals how Isfahan’s architecture balances tradition and modernity, offering a rich interpretation of Persian-Islamic design principles and their enduring significance in shaping the city’s identity.