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Iran’s Veteran Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Student, Dies at 90

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Nezam Ameri, Iranian veteran architect and the only Iranian student and companion of famous American master Frank Lloyd Wright, passed away at the age of 90.
Architecture

Architecture booms as Iran opens its doors to the world

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iran is "on the verge of a new era for architecture" according to local architects, as change sweeps through the Islamic republic following the lifting of...
Media Wire

Iran Takes Part in Milan Architecture and Design Triennial

IFP Media Wire -
Iran took part in the 21st architecture and design triennial in Milan, entitled '21st Century,' for the first time.
Iran in Pictures

Historical Monuments in Miniature

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A miniature representation of many of Iran’s historical monuments opened on Sunday in Mashhad in the north-east of the country.
Architecture

Bam Citadel to Reopen to Public after 13 Years

IFP Editorial Staff -
The world’s largest adobe building is beginning to recover some of its past glory after the reconstruction of central citadel, which is planned to be reopened to the public.
Architecture

The Great Wall of Gorgan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Great Wall of Gorgan is a series of ancient defensive fortifications located near Gorgan in Golestan Province in northeastern Iran.
Architecture

1000-Year-Old Mosque in the Middle of a Forest

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Espi Mazget (White Mosque) is located in the middle of dense forests in the southeast of Gisoon Forest Park along the Dinachal River in...
IFP Exclusive

Safavid Monuments; Hidden Gems in Iran’s Qazvin

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Qazvin contains several notable edifices from the Safavid era, dating back to the period in which it was capital of Persia.
Architecture

Jamkaran Mosque outside Qom

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The mosque of Jamkaran, six kilometres east of Qom, has been a sacred place since February, 984 CE. It was expanded and renovated on...
Architecture

The Stunning Architecture of Yazd

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Yazd, a desert provincial capital, is home to its own unique Persian architecture. The historical city is nicknamed the “City of Wind-Catchers” (Shahr-e Badgirha)...
Architecture

3 Iranian Works Nominated for Prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture

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Three Iranian works including two sites in Tehran and one in Kashan are among the 19 nominees that will compete to receive Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA), a prestigious award that is worth $1m.
Architecture

Roman Façades and Fake Identities in Tehran

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One architect believes that neoclassical, Roman-style architecture has taken over urban spaces and places, giving them fake characteristics. Another says, “The classic façades taken...
Architecture

First Tehran Architecture Biennial to Open Next Week

Golrokh Askarieh -
The First Tehran Architecture Biennial will kick off on May 14.
Architecture

Golchin House – A Monument to Old Dezful

Golrokh Askarieh -
Golchin historical house is a valuable attraction in Dezful, in the southwestern province of Khuzestan. Dezful is known as the ‘City of Bricks’ in light of its unique architectural decorations.
Architecture

Iranian Projects Win Architizer A+ Awards

Golrokh Askarieh -
Four Iranian architectural projects were among the winners at the fourth annual Architizer A+ Awards.
Iran in Pictures

Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine is a historical complex, located in Mahan, Kerman province, which was built during the Safavid Dynasty.
Architecture

Natanz Jame’ Mosque

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Natanz Jame' Mosque is located near Sheikh Abdol Samad Isfahani Tomb in Isfahan province. Its dome house is a heritage of Al-e Bouyeh dynasty.    
Architecture

Aliabad Stone Caravanserai – Remnant of Seljuk Dynasty

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The stone fort is the only remaining part of this caravanserai of in the heart of the desert. This historical site is located on Iran’s main route from northeast to southwest. Based on the evidence - the type of material and style of architecture - we can tell it belongs to the Seljuk dynasty.
Architecture

Iranian House wins A’ Design Award 2015

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Orsi Khaneh Residential Apartment, designed by Nima Keivani, has been awarded the Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category in 2015.
IFP Exclusive

Veresk bridge in Mazandaran

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The Veresk bridge, located in Veresk district of Savadkuh County in Mazandaran province, was mostly constructed by Austrians before World War II, under the leadership of an engineer named Walter Aigner.
Architecture

Naraq, Attractive Historical City in Markazi Province

Golrokh Askarieh -
Located in the central district of Delijan County, Markazi Province, Naraq is considered as the second unique city in terms of its architecture and urban construction.
Architecture

Hypnotizing Beauty of Iranian Mosque Ceilings

Golrokh Askarieh -
IFP: Mosques in Iran, as well as being places of worship, are often tourist destinations for their impressive architecture. In the following collection, originally...
IFP Exclusive

Aminabad Caravanserai

IFP Editorial Staff -
Aminabad Caravanserai lies south of Shahreza, Isfahan province, and is a Safavid dynasty era structure and a major tourist attraction.
IFP Exclusive

Attar’s Mausoleum in Nishapur

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The well-known Persian poet and mystic, Farid Ud-din Attar Nishapuri, was born in c. 1145, and martyred in c. 1221. His mausoleum is located in Khorasan Razavi province, in the city of Nishapur.
Architecture

Reyhanabad old public bath to become Museum of Anthropology

Golrokh Askarieh -
The old public bath in Reyhanabad village in Galougah County will become an anthropological museum, said head of Galougah office of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism here Sunday.
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