Presence in Hormuz 2
The project is located in Hormuz Island, Iran, in the Persian Gulf, where most of the population lives off tourism. The Strategic Document for the Spatial Planning of Hormuz in 2019 decided to develop the island as a touristic attraction to both local and foreign tourists from the neighbouring Persian Gulf. The main aim is to build a mutual economic and cultural bond between tourists and the people of Hormuz. Presence in Hormuz consists of a cultural centre called Rong, a Monitoring and Management Centre called Badban, and a cultural residence called Majara. The buildings are spread over an east-west axis in the island’s northern part, where settlement is concentrated. Presence in Hormuz 2 is a project which involves different stakeholders and professionals and was developed with participatory design principles from the beginning to post-occupancy.