"Throughout history, Iranians have been a nature-oriented people. The renowned Persian gardens are one of the most prominent signs of this cultural trait. Our wise ancestors incorporated one or more biological essences—such as water, shrubs, flowers, trees, and more—into public and communal buildings, urban pathways, administrative and commercial structures, and even mausoleums."
In recent decades, however, the rapid expansion of cities has gradually weakened the connection between people and nature, and between cities and their natural heritage. I believe that every city and its inhabitants must reestablish a balanced relationship among people, the city, and nature. The biological essences inherited from our ancestors—such as gardens, rivers, valleys, mountains, springs, seashores, and others—must be properly preserved and respectfully passed on to future generations. Otherwise, we will be left with joyless, soulless cities filled with masses of buildings and construction materials, populated by citizens who are depressed, aggressive, and ashamed in the face of both their ancestors and descendants.
With steadfast belief in the principles and expressions above, I have endeavored—wherever possible—to propose solutions in my designs that forge connections between the city and its people, especially the younger generation, and their habitats and natural assets, particularly in large-scale urban projects.
In these projects, all decision-making and design are firmly rooted in and guided by the findings, imperatives, and constraints derived from environmental studies and ecological design principles.
It is worth noting that in every project, I have benefited from the collaboration and guidance of university professors, scholars from various disciplines, experienced experts, and dedicated students from different fields—all of whom are committed advocates for the environment of this country.