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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 ...
A traditional sign of the Seljuks used in their architecture was an eight-pointed star that held a philosophic significance, being regarded as the symbol of existence and eternal evolution. [ dubious – discuss ] Many examples of this Seljuk star can be found in tile work, ceramics and rugs from the Seljuk period and the star has even been ...
Iran’s traditional architecture is designed in proportion to its climatic conditions. The continued design and existence of traditional homes amidst the preponderance of mid-rise apartments in Iran's ongoing modernisation projects is testament to a strong connection and identification with Persian architectural heritage.
Hasht Behesht, a Safavid-era pavilion in Isfahan, Iran.. In architecture, a hasht-behesht (هشتبهشت, hašt-behešt), literally meaning "eight heavens" in Persian, is a type of floor plan consisting of a central hall surrounded by eight rooms, [1] the earliest recognized example of which in Iranian architecture is traced to the time of the Persianate Timurid Empire.
The Borujerdi House consists of the biruni ("exterior", the public area) and andaruni ("interior", the private quarters) features of Iran's traditional residential architecture, including a courtyard with a fountain pool and a two-story iwan (balcony). [2] The main hall is topped by a khishkhan, that is a type of central dome.
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.
The Tabatabai House is a historic house museum in Kashan, Iran. It was built around 1880, [ 1 ] [ 2 ] during the reign of the Qajar dynasty , [ 3 ] for the affluent Tabātabāei family. [ 4 ] It is one of the prominent historic houses of Kashan and Iran, together with the Āmeri House , the Borujerdi House , and others.
Architecture of Tehran at archINFORM; Library of Congress on Tehran's Architectural Conference; US State Dept on the Conference; On the Shahyad (Azadi) Tower; Photos from the changing face of Tehran; Modernized Iranian architecture in Tehran Archived 18 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine (Video, 6 min 48 sec), Press TV, 26 September 2010 ...