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The Face of Cities Today In many valuable urban areas, residential spaces are being converted into commercial ones without consideration for urban planning principles and infrastructure. This trend results in visual chaos, weakening urban identity and the sense of place. Consequently, it diminishes the sense of belonging and social connection while increasing urban insecurity. Arash Akhtaran Analysis and Review Before Renovation The site was previously a furniture store. On the façade facing Malek Abad Boulevard in Mashhad, a large wardrobe had been installed—an element reminiscent of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown’s Decorated Shed theory. This concept emphasizes that a building’s identity is not shap... More