University of Kashan Journal of Iranian Architecture Studies 2252-0635 13 26 2025 02 19 Rediscovering a Forgotten Building Type in the Architectural Heritage of Bushehr Port through Historical Images Rediscovering a Forgotten Building Type in the Architectural Heritage of Bushehr Port through Historical Images 5 26 114742 10.22052/jias.2025.255016.1307 FA Abdolhamid Aalihosseini Master of Architecture, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran Parastoo Eshrati Associate Professor, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran Journal Article 2024 06 08 Associate Professor, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran The analysis of historical images reveals the existence of vanished structural forms that differ markedly from the commonly identified types of historic buildings in the port of Bushehr. This study aims to develop a novel methodology that leverages visual documentation to identify and analyze these forgotten architectural types. A mixed-methods research approach was adopted across three distinct scales: micro, meso, and macro. Historical images served as the primary data source and were subjected to qualitative analysis. This was followed by a quantitative analysis at the micro-scale using K-cluster analysis. The results of the quantitative and image analyses were then compared at the meso scale, while Kernel density function analysis and hot-spots analysis were applied at the macro-scale. The findings reveal a distinct architectural typology, predominantly found in several villages on the Bushehr Peninsula and, to a lesser extent, within the historical district of the port of Bushehr. At the micro-scale, these buildings are defined by their stone masonry structures, predominantly sloped roofs, and entrances along the longitudinal axis. At the meso scale, the floor plans exhibit two primary length-to-width ratios of 0.427 and 0.912, typically oriented along an east-west axis, with arrangements appearing as single units, pairs, or clusters of three or more. At the macro-scale, enclosed plots were organized into grid-like patterns aligned perpendicularly to the sea axis, forming identifiable clusters. Associate Professor, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran The analysis of historical images reveals the existence of vanished structural forms that differ markedly from the commonly identified types of historic buildings in the port of Bushehr. This study aims to develop a novel methodology that leverages visual documentation to identify and analyze these forgotten architectural types. A mixed-methods research approach was adopted across three distinct scales: micro, meso, and macro. Historical images served as the primary data source and were subjected to qualitative analysis. This was followed by a quantitative analysis at the micro-scale using K-cluster analysis. The results of the quantitative and image analyses were then compared at the meso scale, while Kernel density function analysis and hot-spots analysis were applied at the macro-scale. The findings reveal a distinct architectural typology, predominantly found in several villages on the Bushehr Peninsula and, to a lesser extent, within the historical district of the port of Bushehr. At the micro-scale, these buildings are defined by their stone masonry structures, predominantly sloped roofs, and entrances along the longitudinal axis. At the meso scale, the floor plans exhibit two primary length-to-width ratios of 0.427 and 0.912, typically oriented along an east-west axis, with arrangements appearing as single units, pairs, or clusters of three or more. At the macro-scale, enclosed plots were organized into grid-like patterns aligned perpendicularly to the sea axis, forming identifiable clusters. https://jias.kashanu.ac.ir/article_114742_7e11db6eff7c34311405d9dc1ef77967.pdf