Architecture of Tehran
Tehran Old Bazaar
Tehran has grown dramatically since
Niavaran Palace Complex
is an example of this tradition.
Many of the urban designs of modern Tehran are attributed to
Sadabad Palace and the main Palace of Niavaran are examples of this architectural style
.
Features of the city include gates and palaces. Despite the chaotic sprawl of Tehran, many designers are gradually incorporating aesthetics in their designs, and international awards have been given to projects in the city.[4][5]
See also
- Ferdows Garden
- Goldis Tower
- Iranian architecture
- List of tallest buildings in Tehran
- Sharifa-ha House
- Tehran International Tower
References
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica entry for Victor Gruen: [1]
- ISBN 0-8122-3762-5pp. 220
- ^ "Victor Gruen Papers (Library of Congress)". Library of Congress. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ "Bagh-e-Ferdowsi, Tehran, Iran - Aga Khan Award for Architecture, 1999-2001". Archived from the original on 29 May 2006. Retrieved 22 April 2006.
- ^ "News - Aga Khan Award for Architecture Seminar in Tehran, Iran, 17 October 2002". Archived from the original on 5 May 2006. Retrieved 22 April 2006.
External links
- 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.
- Tehranimages. Contemporary photos taken in some of the oldest districts of Tehran.
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