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Simurgh Café in Milan, Italy by Zomorrodi & Associates

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Project name: Simurgh Cafe Architecture firm: Zomorrodi & Associates

Location: Milan, Italy Tools used: Principal architect: Shahrooz Zomorrodi

Design team:
Yasaman Fathi, Alireza Shojakhani , Delaram Arafati , Nastaran Shabanzadeh , Payam Alrahman

Built area: Site area: Design year: Completion year: Collaborators:

Visualization: Ali Moravej, Afshin Khodabandeloo Client: Mr. Rahmani

Status: Concept - Design Typology: Hospitality › Cafe

Zomorrodi & Associates: At Café Simurgh, a truly traditional dining experience is represented by
various beverages and exquisite dining positions. The valley lounges include conventional dining
tables, casual benches for active social encounters and bar stools are a new take on ground-level -
Sofreh- dining. The Central Gallery allows standing and movement throughout the art of oriented
passage.

Simurgh (30 birds) written by Attar, is a masterpiece of Persian literature. It is a story of a journey of
innumerable birds through 7 valleys, led by a hoopoe in search of God. Only 30 birds complete the
journey to discover what they sought within themselves. This story imbues the entire project the birth
of which results from a combination of Attar’s Simurgh and the concept of the seed of life. The project
is a symbolic representation of Simurgh and the events of Attar’s story.

The Seed of Life is a universal symbol of creation. The name of this pattern instantly offers insight into
its deeper meaning and purpose. Found at the heart of an ancient pattern called the Flower of Life,
there is an entire cosmology of consciousness encoded into this singular geometric seed. The Seed of
Life is formed from a relationship of 6 circles around one. In fact, 6 circles will always fit exactly around
a 7th circle of the same size. Each circle fits into this pattern like a lock and key, forming a dynamic field
of possible geometric relationships which reveal the most fundamental shapes of Creation. These 7
circles mirror our chakras, the colors of the rainbow & even musical scales! It forms a foundation upon
which the infinite, fractal nature of life can be understood.

The Lounge comprises 7 interdependent zones that embody the 7 stages of self-transcendence leading
to Gnosticism.

The seven valleys as described by Farid Al-Din Attar in the Conference of the Birds can metaphorically
create seven variegated atmospheres within Cafe Simurgh. Each valley is represented by a different
lighting scheme, a specific material color pallet, and a distinctive aroma.
Each of the six surrounding valleys consists of 5 apses. Together these 30 apses, representing the thirty
birds of Si-Murgh create the six vaults that lead to the center hall. The circular Gallery connects the
valleys to the center hall while creating a sense of motion. However, the Gallery also separates the
central hall from the valleys to create an intimate space for the enjoyment of the performances and
visual art.

The Center Hall continues the motion of the gallery and creates a fluid space that resembles the
swirling of the skirt of Sufi dancers. Each table has a private entrance while also being able to get a
perfect view of the art performances and architecture of Cafe Simurgh.

The Architecture of Cafe Simurgh references the vaults and domes of traditional Iranian architecture
without imitating the historical forms. Traditional ornaments such as ceramics and mirrors are
explored with modern technological advancements to produce an architecture that respects its past
but looks to the future.
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