Dr. Mostafa Behzadfar Armanshahr Architecture & Urban Development 2008-5079 16 45 2024 03 19 Recognizing “Plan Scape Organization” and “Construction Techniques” in the Body of Historical Buildings of Hozdar City in Sistan based on the Historical Sources and Archeological Studies Recognizing “Plan Scape Organization” and “Construction Techniques” in the Body of Historical Buildings of Hozdar City in Sistan based on the Historical Sources and Archeological Studies 177 199 184012 10.22034/aaud.2023.371289.2735 FA Abolfazl Heidari Associate Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran. 0000-0002-2961-0262 Jamshid Davtalab Associate Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran (Corresponding Author). 0000-0003-3289-9762 Neda Naseri MSc Student in Iranian Architectural Studies, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran. Maryam Fathi MSc Student in Iranian Architectural Studies, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran. Journal Article 2022 11 22 Hozdar City located in the northern area of Sistan has many historical buildings, most of which have been damaged unfortunately due to being located on the river path. Protective measures have been taken only in a few remained buildings to prevent more destruction; therefore, preservation and revival of these monuments requires studying, investigating, and knowing them completely, which is a necessary issue. This study aims to recognize and examine the physical features of architecture in historical buildings of Hozdar City to document the works and revive the historical buildings located in this area. For this purpose, this study was done by using the descriptive-analytical method and historical-interpretive technique in another part of the research. The research literature section is done by reviewing authenticated documents and images and a field study or survey is done through direct observation of buildings, as well as interviews. The results indicated the following variables as the most outstanding patterns used in “plan space organization”: observing geometric order, open, closed, and semi-open spatial arrangement, symmetry, deployment of the porch, presence of access hierarchy, and creation of visual continuity. Under the “construction technique in the body of buildings,” clay and mud used in construction, combined doomed roofs with the pure volume of the building, high height on each floor of buildings, and frequent use of squinch can be mentioned. In terms of the distinction between buildings in Hozdar City and other Safavid cities, it is found the “plan space organization” is similar to Safavid architectural style in other cities, but “construction techniques” have been influenced by the Sassanid patterns in this area and other vernacular designs in surrounding villages. Hozdar City located in the northern area of Sistan has many historical buildings, most of which have been damaged unfortunately due to being located on the river path. Protective measures have been taken only in a few remained buildings to prevent more destruction; therefore, preservation and revival of these monuments requires studying, investigating, and knowing them completely, which is a necessary issue. This study aims to recognize and examine the physical features of architecture in historical buildings of Hozdar City to document the works and revive the historical buildings located in this area. For this purpose, this study was done by using the descriptive-analytical method and historical-interpretive technique in another part of the research. The research literature section is done by reviewing authenticated documents and images and a field study or survey is done through direct observation of buildings, as well as interviews. The results indicated the following variables as the most outstanding patterns used in “plan space organization”: observing geometric order, open, closed, and semi-open spatial arrangement, symmetry, deployment of the porch, presence of access hierarchy, and creation of visual continuity. Under the “construction technique in the body of buildings,” clay and mud used in construction, combined doomed roofs with the pure volume of the building, high height on each floor of buildings, and frequent use of squinch can be mentioned. In terms of the distinction between buildings in Hozdar City and other Safavid cities, it is found the “plan space organization” is similar to Safavid architectural style in other cities, but “construction techniques” have been influenced by the Sassanid patterns in this area and other vernacular designs in surrounding villages. https://www.armanshahrjournal.com/article_184012_bf0dbce5e0d3cea97d0588a52c8eef54.pdf