Spatial analysis on the recreation of wool retail spaces in Iranian markets (case study: Tabriz Grand Bazaar)

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper aims at the spatial analysis of the Rastas dealing with the wool market to revise the production resulting in a recreation of spaces and the pathways based on its high economic–commercial role.

Design/methodology/approach

Secondary resources and direct observations through field research were the two critical methodological steps for this paper based on phenomenology and qualitative approaches.

Findings

The results represent that the usage of past experiences is the most effective solutions for activities relying on manufacturing inside the workshops leading to improvement in functional objectives of Bazaar. Integration between diverse institutions, precise planning regarding the creation and restoration of past and new jobs and organizing the exhibition of recreational spaces contributing to development regarding public attraction and strengthening the spatial relationships between production, representation and service. Indeed these mentioned steps will provide multifunctional space with a priority of production and reproduction useful on a recreation of urban life.

Originality/value

This study fulfils to examine the important of the bazaar (Iranian market) and recreate its manufacturing, service and economic processes.

Citation

Rezaei, N., Najjari, R., Nezhadfard, A. and Mohammadzadeh, R. (2021), "Spatial analysis on the recreation of wool retail spaces in Iranian markets (case study: Tabriz Grand Bazaar)", Property Management, Vol. 39 No. 2, pp. 277-303. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-03-2020-0018