The group used a creative approach to understand and engage with the area and its residents. They collected stories and conducted interviews, which they transformed into storyboards and sketches from their own perspective. They also encouraged people to envision the past and share their experiences of the area. These strategies were employed to highlight the diverse perspectives on the area’s development over time. To gain a deeper understanding of the area, the team recorded the soundscape from various locations, showcasing the different socio-economic activities and providing a sense of the area’s atmosphere, even though they didn’t physically visit it.

Additionally, they captured video footage through short movies, including interviews and their own site visits to the area. During their presentation, the group showcased these strategies and made comparisons between the present and the past. They demonstrated how the area has maintained resilience over time, with consistent socio-economic activities and urban structure. They emphasized the presence of inherited work, with families still practicing the same professions. The buildings in the area have undergone minimal changes since the war, but there are challenges in preserving their historical significance. For example, Bazar Abbas itself holds cultural heritage value and requires efforts to ensure its safety. Supporting small businesses in the area and addressing issues related to ownership status are also ongoing challenges to sustain the area’s quality work and vitality over time.