Description

Hussainia of Madarjoon, with a cultural–religious function, is located in the Emam Shahr neighborhood of Yazd. The site measures 10 by 18 meters (a total of 180 m²) and is accessed from a 3-meter-wide passage on the northeast side. The building is organized across four levels: basement, ground floor, first floor, and rooftop.

The basement contains men’s and women’s restrooms, a kitchen, storage, and a mechanical room. On the ground floor, the main gathering space for men is supported by a pantry, shoe storage, and a sound system room. The first floor is dedicated to women and includes a gathering hall, pantry, shoe storage, a chador closet, and a lavabo. On the rooftop, a janitor’s room is located.

The main entrance and vertical circulation are placed on the southeast side, aligned with the adjacent 3-meter passage. Service spaces such as the shoe storage, pantry, and sound system room are arranged along the entrance, helping to separate circulation from the main gathering area.

At the heart of the building lies a two-level central courtyard measuring 10 by 12 meters, serving as the core space for cultural and religious activities. The lower level is allocated for men, while the upper level is for women. This arrangement draws inspiration from traditional Hussainias of Yazd, where women observed ceremonies from upper floors. A central void framed by arches visually and spatially connects the two levels. At its peak, the void culminates in a dome with a circular skylight that channels daylight into the hall and reinforces the spiritual sense of ascension.

To compensate for the lack of side openings in the dense urban fabric, daylight is brought in through skylights and narrow windows around the dome, which also allow for natural ventilation. Unlike mosques, Hussainias do not require a mihrab; here, the direction of Qibla is subtly marked by a hidden skylight placed behind the Qibla arch.

The façade combines traditional brickwork with turquoise tile, reflecting the historic identity of Yazd. In the women’s lavabo, a perforated brick screen provides both daylight and privacy. The entrance is emphasized through turquoise tile cladding on its interior and exterior walls, along with a perforated tile screen that creates visual continuity between inside and outside. Interior finishes consist of brick and plaster, evoking the simplicity and modesty of Yazd’s traditional architecture.

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