2.1.3 The Entrance
In line with the concept of introversion as an Iranian/
Islamic approach to design, gardens were surrounded
by non-transparent walls. Through this inaccessible
surface or boundary, defining the point of entrance
becomes important. Usually the entrance has a lintel,
sometimes in the form of a building or viewpoint.
The entrance is usually located close to one of the
axes which connects the entrance to the edifice. In
the Shahzadeh Garden, the entrance has beautifully
framed the pavilion and the main water channel in
the center of the garden; guiding the user from the
entrance to the pavilion (Fig. 6). The lintel buildings
could also be used as a reception space for guests
alongside defining the entrance. In some gardens
such as Fin, the entrance building had a latticed wall,
which would not let the outsider have a glimpse of
inside and the entrance was located on the minor
axis (Borazjani & Javadi 2004).