A Harmonious Blend of Play and Nature
Conceiving a Playground Within a Natural Oasis
The Cheshm Cheran Bazi Playground is strategically positioned within a sprawling 40-hectare olive orchard in Minudasht, an area known for its rich agricultural landscape in northeastern Iran. This location was deliberately chosen to complement the existing Cheshm Cheran building, a rural complex that ZAV Architects previously designed in 2017. The earlier structure was intended to serve as visitor accommodation and a hub for collective farming activities, emphasizing a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings.
Expanding the Vision: From Building to Play Space
Commissioned by Farsh Farm, led by Khalil Farshbaf, the playground project is a natural extension of the original architectural vision for Cheshm Cheran. The core idea behind both projects is to transcend the conventional treatment of landscape as a mere backdrop. Instead, the architects sought to create spaces that actively engage with the environment, allowing users to interact with nature on a deeper, more immersive level. The playground, therefore, is not an isolated entity but a woven part of the olive orchard's ecosystem.