Setareh R.

Hello, I am Setareh Rahnama, an architect, music and dance artist, and educator. As a young student pursuing a Master's in Architecture, I am committed to gaining independence and excelling in various creative pursuits. I am passionate about graphic and architectural design, creating construction plans and maps, renovation projects, drawing, writing, transcribing texts, and leveraging my wealth of experience in diverse areas. My journey involves striving to build experience as a freelancer. As an artist, I am currently exploring the intersection of music, space, and movement for my thesis as I conclude my Master's in Architecture. My musical journey began in childhood, and I have played the Violin for over 20 years under the guidance of esteemed masters like Mehran Rohani, Iman Fakhr, Amir Ahmad Javadi, Ashkan Khamsepour, Babak Kouhestani, Danial Jorabchi, Ramiyar Behzadi, and Showan Tavakol. Teaching music since the age of 18, I co-founded the Randamak Music Teaching Method with Mr. Amir Ahmad Javadi. My interest in music pedagogy has led me to develop a new method for teaching the Violin to beginners. I have played with various orchestras conducted by renowned figures, such as Arash Gholamipour, Alireza Mashayekhi, Nader Mashayekhi, Amir Ahang, Saeid Alijani, Mehrdad Teymoori, and participated in ensembles like Damavand Quartet and Pishband Trio. Although I followed academic methods for learning music, I pursued my undergraduate studies in Architecture at Azad University of Roudehen and continued my education at Ecole Nationale Supérieur de l'architecture (ENSAN) in France. During my time in France, I collaborated with French artist Leurent Tixadore on projects like "Potager" at The Fine Arts Museum of Nantes and "Construction de Cagnas sur l’ancien terrain de Manœuvres à Nantes." Together, we founded the music band "Les portes de l’enfers," an experimental contemporary music collective. In 2019, the band recorded several pieces at Beaubourg studio, commissioned by The Center George Pompidou in Paris. Returning to Iran in 2019, I worked with Studio Davazdah (Studio 12) for three years, engaging in architectural research, design, and construction. In 2021, I collaborated with Esfahak Mud Center in Esfahak city, experimenting with hands-on construction, renovating historic sites, and creating arches. Currently, I am pursuing my Master's in Architecture in France, conducting research on the connection between architectural spaces, music, and the body. Simultaneously, I am working on my own architectural projects.