EVENTS
EVENTS
The Geography of Evils in the Paris Region
Kaveh Rashidzadeh holds a prominent position within the academic faculty and serves as the director of the urban planning department at Azad University, South Tehran branch. His academic journey includes the acquisition of a doctoral degree in urban planning from IUAV University of Architecture in Venice. Prior to this, he pursued studies in urban planning at TUDelft University of Technology, urban design at Tehran University, and architecture at Shahid Beheshti University.
Dr. Rashidzadeh’s primary research focus centers on the intricate task of mapping the spatial-historical dimensions of societal damages. He has, notably, applied this innovative research methodology to the city of Paris, spanning a millennium.
In his doctoral thesis completed in 2014, Dr. Rashidzadeh delved into the notion that suffering and harm within societies possess discernible geographic characteristics. His exhaustive efforts culminated in the creation of an atlas documenting the geography of suffering and harm in the city of Paris over the past millennium. An analytical examination of this atlas yields fresh insights into multifaceted urban issues such as poverty, spatial equity, informal settlements, and social housing.
Organizer: Cama Circle
Present by: Kaveh Rashidzadeh Ph.D.
Date: September 14, 2018
Location: Isfahan Book City
My Role: Planned, supervised, and coordinated
Isfahan Premise
To engage with the topic of architecture and urban planning, particularly in the context of Isfahan, a series of meetings were convened to elicit fresh perspectives and ideas, drawing upon the expertise of diverse academic disciplines. These sessions commenced with intimate and constrained gatherings within the Cama Circle studio, subsequently transitioning to the utilization of historically significant locales, repurposed as museum spaces.
Isfahan Premise at Chehel Sotoon Palace
This conference took place at the Chehel Sotoon Palace, with a primary focus on contemporary societal issues intertwined with the realm of art. Its aim was to engage the audience in both theoretical and practical dialogues within this domain. During this gathering, professionals from diverse disciplines, including architects, urban planners, sociologists, and artists, convened to deliberate on their respective approaches to navigating the challenges, events, and activities prevalent in contemporary society.
Ali Sheikholeslam | Designer
The topic of the speech: Isfahan – Age of wisdom
Soroush Sehat | Actor and Writer
The topic of the speech: Memories of Isfahan
Behrouz Malboos Baf | Cinematographer
The topic of the speech: Nowruz in Isfahan
Farmarez Parsi | Architect
The topic of the speech: Urban Space in Historical and Modern Isfahan
Kaveh Rashid Zadeh | Urban Planner
The topic of the speech: Isfahan must have an Isfahan museum!
Mohammad Arab | Architect
The topic of the speech: Chaharbagh, Idea or Form?
Organizer:Â Cama Circle
Present by: Ali Sheikholeslam, Soroush Sehat, Behrouz Malboos Baf, Farmarez Parsi, Kaveh Rashid Zadeh, Mohammad ArabÂ
Date: May 23, 2018
Location: Chehel Sotoon Palace
My Role: Planned, supervised, and coordinated
Nasrine Seraji – Isfahan
Once, the city of Isfahan and its architectural wonders held profound significance. In the domains of architecture and urban planning, public spaces, visual arts, landscape design, literature, philosophy, and wisdom, Isfahan had much to contribute to the cultural heritage of Iran and the world at large. However, we must now reflect on our present situation. To what extent do contemporary architects, artists, planners, and administrators pay homage to this rich and irreversible historical-cultural tapestry in their professional pursuits? How significantly does the contextual backdrop influence the creation of urban spaces in Isfahan? Furthermore, what intangible factors exert their influence on the city’s design, planning, and management? In the context of today, what does Isfahan’s architecture and urban planning have to convey, and what lessons should it glean from its past achievements, contemporary requirements, and global insights and experiences?
The presence of Professor Nasrine Saraji, an accomplished architect and urban planner residing in France, served as both inspiration and a catalyst for our endeavors. It provided us with the impetus to engage in a meaningful discourse surrounding these questions. Our discussion took place in the company of dedicated professionals and experts from various fields, including architecture, urban planning, sociology, visual arts, and documentation. This gathering sought to offer multifaceted perspectives on Isfahan’s historical narrative and its contemporary realities.
The meeting unfolded in two distinct segments:
Organizer: Cama Circle
Present by: Nasrine Seraji
Date: December 30, 2016
Location: Farshchian Cultural and Art Complex
My Role: Planned, supervised, and coordinated
The Baroque Period in Architecture and Music
Music and architecture share fundamental concepts that resonate with one another. These shared elements include notions of rhythm, equilibrium, ornamentation, and style, among others. In a recent session, we delved into these shared concepts with Afshin Torabi, a distinguished scholar holding a Ph.D. in music. Furthermore, we explored these parallel ideas within the context of architecture and music during the Baroque era.
During this enlightening session, Dr. Torabi treated the audience to several musical compositions, using each piece to elucidate key concepts such as rhythm and ornamentation. This fusion of architecture and music from the Baroque period offered a unique perspective on how these two art forms converged and informed each other during a particularly rich and transformative epoch in history.
Organizer: Cama Circle
Present by: Afshin Torabi Ph.D.
Date: August 8, 2017
Location: Cama Circle
My Role: Planned, supervised, and coordinated
Cama Gallery
During the holiday marking the commencement of the new tropical year in 2018, we orchestrated an exhibition within the premises of Cama Circle. The primary objective behind this initiative was twofold: firstly, to introduce the broader public to the inner workings of a design office and the intricate project development process; and secondly, to solicit valuable feedback from attendees regarding their perspectives on the various projects and their respective execution processes.
The exhibition provided a platform for showcasing an array of projects and the tangible products that were conceived and crafted within our studio. A comprehensive collection of project documents, including design blueprints, prototypes, images, and videos, were meticulously curated and displayed within the studio’s confines. This exhibition extended over a span of five days, allowing ample time for engagement and interaction with the exhibited materials.
Organizer: Cama Circle
Present by: Cama Circle
Date: March 25, 2018
Location: Cama Circle
My Role: Planned, and coordinated
