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Tehran architecture

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Tehran architecture

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction officeUniversities

Baghiatallah University Entrance

The design of the Baghiatallah University Entrance is the result of merging two distinct spatial approaches. The first approach adopts a thoroughly modern interpretation of the entrance; a concrete shell that emerges from the ground, defines the entrance space beneath it, and then returns to the earth. One of its vertical planes is angled along the primary flow of pedestrians to enhance legibility and create a more inviting atmosphere. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The second approach takes a postmodern perspective, featuring a brick volume with proportions and openings reminiscent of traditional Iranian gateways. The integration of these two spatial volumes along their central axis has resulted in a wo... More

Project • By Admun StudioApartments

PODIUM

The project is located in a small industrial city near Tehran, shaped by challenging economic and social conditions, with its landscape dominated by warehouses, trucks, laborers, construction noise, environmental debris, airborne particulates, and monotonous buildings. Parham Taghioff Parham Taghioff As urbanization progresses and migration to the capital increases, the growth of industrial towns on Tehran’s outskirts has become inevitable. Qods City exemplifies this trend, where vacant land has been rapidly replaced by residential developments. Within this industrial backdrop, we now witness the coexistence of three distinct conditions: residential buildings in purely residential contexts, residential buildings within indu... More

Project • By noronofficePrivate Houses

Telar Villa

Architectural Description Gilan's traditional architecture, characterized by its distinct housing typology, has long provided effective solutions to the region's climatic challenges. In this verdant province, houses are typically raised on plinths, a practical measure to protect structures from the prevalent humidity. Additionally, homes feature expansive, covered verandahs that envelop the rooms, serving as a shield against frequent rainfall. Prepared in noron office Telar Villa in Chamkhale, Gilan, exemplifies the intelligent adaptation of traditional architecture to contemporary needs. The design strategy involved extending the plan along a north-south axis and elevating the structure on a platform. This elevation not only mitigat... More

Project • By Rooydaad ArchitectsApartments

5+1 residence

In the bustling urban landscape of Tehran, a metropolis in perpetual motion, one of the prevailing architectural endeavors is the construction of five-story infill residential projects. Rooted in market dynamics, these structures often materialize solely on the foundation of the owner's trust in the developer, leaving architects with a limited role in these ongoing developments. Arash Ashornia Arash Ashornia Arash Ashornia "5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend. The project adhered to urban regulations and standards, encompassing occupancy levels, permissible construction sites, density restrictions, stairwell enclosure zoning compliant with fire safety regulations, and others. In our pursuit to elevate architectural quality... More

NewsNews • 2 Feb 2022

Hitra Office & Commercial Building reimages conventional urban typology in Tehran

Hitra Commercial-Office Building by Hooba Design Group is located at the sloped intersection of two main streets in the Velenjak neighbourhood of Tehran.  Form was key in realizing the essence of the project with formal elements used in both the overall entity and the individual parts. Parham Taghioff Commercial zones and entrances were arranged to create outdoor patios for people to relax while the upper floors of the development are dedicated to office units. Following the existing slope of the site, the commercial zone of the project was formed in three levels. There are two entrances (North and South) to the office section, both of which are connected to the administrative lobby of the complex. Khatereh Eshghi Two of th... More