About me

 

I am an architect-curator, and researcher originally from Iran, currently based in Barcelona. My practice explores the intersection of space, society, and contemporary media, focusing on how individual acts, collective presence, and cultural narratives influence the way people inhabit and perceive the world.

I hold a PhD in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Barcelona, where my research examined applications of digital technologies in cultural heritage. As part of my exploration of digital potentials, I developed Girih, a Grasshopper plug-in for Rhino3D that extends the algorithmic generation of traditional Islamic patterns. I am also the author of Algorithmic Architecture, an early study of computational design logics and their broader implications.

In addition, I curate Patternitecture, an interdisciplinary project and biennial exhibition investigating how pattern systems influence cultural perception and the built environment. Since its inception in 2015, the project has hosted four events and collaborated with around 100 artists from Iran and around the world.

Currently, I am working on a project titled “Boundaries that Expand; Where We Stand”, which challenges human limitations and societal boundaries. The first installation was presented in Iran, and the second edition traveled to Barcelona, showcased at Circulo de Ecuestre as part of the 5th edition of the “By Invitation” exhibition in 2024.

At present, I am curating “To Merge”, a project exploring collective art and highlighting how individual presence, identity, and agency are dynamically shaped through co-creation.

Currently as an architect, I collaborate on the development of creative spatial installations and ephemeral architecture, blending technology with art, to create new spatial experiments.