Murcheh-Khurt | Atri Hatef Naiemi

Digital Reconstruction of Murcheh-Khurt, Isfahan, Iran

This digital reconstruction of the compound of Murcheh-Khurt is part of a larger project that investigates earthen residential compounds scattered across the central deserts and plains of Iran. The project analyzes their physical structures and functional characteristics, proposing a typology to better understand their architectural logic.

Focusing specifically on Murcha-Khurt, the research explores the site’s historical and architectural significance while developing a rehabilitation plan. Using SketchUp, a three-dimensional model has been created to visualize the compound after a potential restoration, based on its current condition. Due to the site’s size, the reconstruction emphasizes the compound’s main thoroughfare, where key public buildings, including the bazaar, holy shrine, and mosque, are located.

SketchUp and Video by Atri Hatef Naiemi

In this project, alongside consideration of the compound as a whole, a specific residential unit was selected for detailed study. Based on existing evidence, the chosen unit, originally one of the chambers (shops) in the Bazaar, reportedly continued to operate as a commercial space until just a few decades ago, according to local residents. Following its study and documentation, a plan was proposed for the structural reinforcement and revitalization of the selected unit.

The arrangement of the building’s structural layers

The proposed plan for the structural reinforcement and revitalization of the selected unit