The trajectivity of Persian gardens. A study to rethink contemporary landscape design

Persian gardens are revealed as dynamic systems shaped by reciprocal exchanges between human and natural elements, reflecting the cosmology of traditional Iranian society while also influencing it. This study identifies three key relationships—analogy, enrichment, and complementarity—that define how Persian gardens co-construct with their environment. By analyzing content and case studies, researchers demonstrate that these gardens are not static imprints but active matrices that shape worldviews. The findings offer a new framework for contemporary landscape design, emphasizing the importance of trajective relationships in sustainable and culturally resonant urban planning.

Rahbar, S. (2024). The trajectivity of Persian gardens. A study to rethink contemporary landscape design. Studies in the History of Gardens & Designed Landscapes, 44(1), 25–37. https://doi.org/10.1080/14601176.2024.2350879