Tracking “Ancient” and “Present” in Samples of Latest Iranian Architecture (2010–2018)

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Pages: 150-156
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/WWEW1042

Abstract:

The material culture of Persia (in architecture, design, arts) from Ancient and Middle Ages have been well known and deeply examined on a world level. However, this is far less true for the latest Iranian creative production. Therefore, the authors of the paper (historians of art and of architecture) are investigating some issues related to the visual and design features of the latest Iranian architecture. Here, we are exploring samples representative of the beginning of the 21st century, including both public (religious, secular) and residential buildings. Although partly limited by the availability of information (existing publications, translations from Farsi, etc.), our selection is based on: • the originality of their design concept • the final performance qualities • the expression of an attitude towards the traditional and the world-wide artistic heritage. The analysis of the chosen examples is based on their shape and stylistic character, most widely understood, including: their urban environment; the chosen volumes, proportions, silhouette, material, the play of colors, light and shadows, decorative elements, etc. The expected results are to illustrate the forms of interaction between the rich regional building environment and the universal architectural trends.

Keywords:

Iran; recent architecture; 21st century; material heritage; author’s contributions;, public architecture (cult and secular); residential buildings

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