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Whispering Wings

Whispering Wings is a Children’s Cultural & Educational Center where architecture supports children’s emotional, social, and creative growth. Inspired by the softness of a dove’s feather and the symbolism of the spiral, the design is based on four principles: freedom, creativity, tranquility, and imagination. Curved forms and flowing circulation encourage exploration, play, and discovery instead of rigid movement. A central courtyard integrates nature, movement, and social interaction in a safe environment, while daylight, greenery, and indoor–outdoor connections enhance well-being and curiosity. Public pathways and exhibition spaces bring together children, families, educators, and the community, making the center a vibrant place for learning and creativity. More than a building, Whispering Wings is a landscape of possibilities where every space inspires confidence, imagination, empathy, and hope.

Location

Mahan Boulevard, Jahanshahr District, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran

About the Applicant

Karaj Branch of Islamic Azad University, currently in my final semester of the Bachelor’s degree program in Architecture

Project Authors

Melika Shadalouei

Images

Melika Shadalouei

Other participants

Academic supervisor: Professor Samaneh Dabbaghchi