Design
Turning a Persian Rug Into a City
Babak Golkar makes architectural designs out of carpet patterns.
What does a rug look like in three dimensions?
One answer: the work of Vanouver-based artist Babak Golkar. In a series of pieces over the past few years, Golkar, who was raised in Tehran, has been using the intricate designs of Persian rugs as blueprints for skyscrapers.