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Iranian architecture or Persian architecture (Persian: معمارى ایرانی, Me'māri e Irāni) is the architecture of Iran and parts of the rest of West Asia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Its history dates back to at least 5,000 BC with characteristic examples distributed over a vast area from Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and ...
The Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam (Persian: آرامگاه عمر خیام) is a modern mausoleum of white marble erected over Omar Khayyam's headstone located on the south-east of the city of Nishapur, Iran. This mausoleum is a symbol of modern Persian architecture and is part of the national heritage of Iran.
Society of Iranian Architects and Planners; A persian article about early 19-20th century architects of Tehran [permanent dead link ] A list of contemporary Iranian architects; Memar Award, an award set by Memar magazine for the best Architectural design of the year in Iran; Iranian Architecture Today, A Bridge Between East and West
The Qajar culture flowered into a mature form of vernacular architecture, and many relics today remain of this tradition. Most, however, are government offices and residences of the elite. The Ahmad Shahi Pavilion in the Niavaran Palace Complex is an example of this tradition. Many of the urban designs of modern Tehran are attributed to Victor ...
[15] [16] He was described by Swiss architectural critic Anthony Krafft as "one of the most innovative architects who is perhaps on the way of creating a Persian architectural style of the 20th century"; [8] and French architectural critic Michel Ragon defined him as "the architect in search of a modern Iranian architectural style". [7]
Although the new era in Iranian architecture began with the rise of Safavid dynasty, (1501 - 1736), in fact, it is in the early decades of the twentieth century that the first generation of modern Iranian architects, almost like every generation of modern architects in the world, appears as being influenced by the Modern Movement and ...
Architecture in Iran by period or style (10 C, 1 P) B. Bazaars in Iran (12 P) Bridges in Iran (6 C, 36 P) Buildings and structures in Iran (11 C, 6 P) C.
The university's architecture is a blend of Persian and European styles, featuring traditional, transitional, and modern stages. Its design, involving prominent Iranian and foreign architects, significantly influenced Tehran's urban planning.