PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
WOMEN LIFE FREEDOM
Women's rights are inextricably tied to land and place. The Women Life Freedom movement in Iran ignited the exploration of using architecture and urban design as powerful tools for promoting social justice.
We examine how spatial analysis of representing the Sharif Univeristy protests can benefit social activists in their analysis efforts. This research focuses on user-generated content.
the BASEMENT
Drawing on hours of CCTV footage, documentation of intercepted phone calls, and a 3D model of Bucha, Ukraine created by The Associated Press and SITU Research, a visual investigation was produced. This consisted of maps and documented moments to display how Russian soldiers ran cleansing operations in Bucha.
The streets of Bucha have morphed from their original homage to history and culture. Life that breathed along a legible line of sight, Yablunska Street specifically, has collapsed under conflict. The crimes against Ukraine highlight that spatial relationships do not solely occur on the ground but manifest above and below. Basements appear to serve as violent spaces for vile war crimes to take place. The lack of visibility contributes to the Russian decision to perform acts of torture and execution. Paradoxically, the basement is also a space of protection. Varying depths of spaces Ukrainians use as bomb shelters dependent on geographic location were mapped, from shallow rural basements and cellars to the deepest metro station in the world, Areslena Station in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Data gathering
This project aims to develop a comprehensive image/video archiving and analysis platform to collect, analyze, and protect content, focusing on advancing social justice initiatives. The project encompasses a range of goals: automating cloud-based archiving, ensuring data privacy through face blurring and source protection, and making data accessible to both the public and collaborators. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and engineering expertise, the project seeks to create a resilient, user-friendly system that addresses contemporary social injustices and supports ongoing efforts to promote equity and justice.
Dual Narrative
Share your narratives
This project invites individuals holding both an Iranian passport and a second non-Iranian passport to contribute two cropped passport photos — one from each document — as part of an upcoming exhibition titled Dual Narratives.
Each submission will be accompanied by a short written reflection (50 words per photo) exploring the feelings, constraints, or choices embodied in these contrasting official images.
We aim to collectively document how identity, agency, and visibility shift across borders — especially for those whose appearance was once dictated by state-mandated norms.
Submit your contribution via the secure form here.