نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
مربی، گروه معماری، دانشکده معماری و هنر، دانشگاه گیلان، رشت، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
موضوعات
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
Problem Statement: The formation of urban morphology has always relied on the use of geometry. From micro-scale physical elements such as streets, squares, and open spaces to the macro composition of the city, geometric principles and rules play a fundamental role in structuring and enhancing the aesthetics of urban spaces. Nevertheless, the systematic explanation of how specific geometric principles—such as the creation of axes and the application of proportions—affect the perception of urban beauty has been relatively underexplored.
Purpose: This study aims to clarify the characteristics and effects of key geometric principles on the aesthetics of urban form.
Methodology: The research is qualitative, theoretical, and analytical in nature, based on library studies and case analysis. First, theoretical foundations concerning the role of geometry in architecture and urban design were reviewed. Then, as a case study, geometry and proportions in the design of the historic Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan were analyzed.
Findings: The theoretical results indicate that geometric principles such as axis, symmetry, and proportion have long served as the foundation of architectural and urban spatial composition, acting as factors of visual order and harmony. The case analysis shows that the geometric organization of Naqsh-e Jahan Square—structured through regular polygons—aligns major physical elements with geometric axes and achieves golden proportions in its dimensions.
Conclusion: The intelligent application of geometric principles in urban form creates order, legibility, and unity within diversity, thereby enhancing the perception of urban beauty. These findings highlight the necessity for urban designers to regard geometry as a formative tool for aesthetics and environmental quality.
The intelligent application of geometric principles in urban form creates order, legibility, and unity within diversity, thereby enhancing the perception of urban beauty. Beyond these immediate perceptual benefits, geometry functions as a practical design language that connects spatial organization, human movement, and visual experience. When designers consciously employ axes, symmetries, proportional systems, and regular geometries, they provide cognitive cues that help users read, navigate, and emotionally relate to places—strengthening place identity and social cohesion. Moreover, geometric order can coexist with local cultural expressions and functional variations, allowing cities to be both coherent adaptable.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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