Kish Island in the Persian Gulf was for
                                             centuries a pirate stronghold, hostile in
                                             aspect with few trees and little water. 
                                             Now it is being developed into a luxury
                                             resort and a free port of entry, inviting
                                             those who have sought their vacations
                                             elsewhere in the past to winter along its
                                             sunny beaches.

                                             Visitors arrive by air – the airport will
                                             accommodate even the Concorde SST.
                                             On Kish they will find royal residences,
                                             private villas, exclusive hotels and
                                             restaurants, a casino, clubs, a civic
                                             center and a small bazaar all nested
                                             among 25,000 trees which now dot the
                                             8 by 14 kilometer island.  Private
                                             automobiles are prohibited, and a myriad
                                             of outdoor sports are available – a
                                             marina, bridle trails, an 18-hole golf
                                             course.

                                            
                                             The architectural theme throughout the
                                             island is contemporary, with the
                                             predominant element being angular form.
                                             The symbolic decorative element, used
                                             extensively, is the Pahlavi arch. 
                                             However, the spirit of traditional building
                                             has been preserved in the local village,
                                             completely rebuilt in its original form on
                                             a new site, and a number of ruins on the
                                             island have been retained as thematic
                                             links with the past.




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