Persian Architecture
Architectural traditions, contemporary interpretations, and design innovations rooted in Persian and Iranian building practices.
Golchin Studio Wraps a Multi-Generational Esfahan House Around Brick Courtyards and Open-Air Stairs
In Esfahan's dense Dowlatabad neighborhood, a 268 m² brick house turns inward, trading street exposure for courtyards, glass block and filtered light.
Sky-Framed Living: A Vertical Courtyard Home in Isfahan
Introverted courtyard residence in Isfahan reinterprets traditional Sibe, restoring sky, privacy, light, and multigenerational living within dense urban fabric.
Karaoke House: A Contemporary Iranian Residence Reinterpreting 1970s Domestic Architecture Through Material Revival and Inward-Focused Design
Inward-looking Iranian house reinterpreting 1970s domestic architecture through vertical voids, courtyards, durable materials, and controlled light and ventilation.
Grapevine Residences by Barsav Architecture Office: A Contemporary Residential Renewal in Mashhad
Grapevine Residences blends historic Mashhad heritage with modern duplex living, featuring flexible spaces, roof gardens, and grapevine-inspired architectural elements.
Dehkadeh Iwan House by Super Void Space: A Contemporary Revival of Iran’s Architectural Heritage
A restored Iranian villa reimagines the traditional Iwan with bold brick arches, enhanced height, courtyards, and luminous details connecting past and present.
Residential No. 18 By FAAM Office
Residential No. 18 explores architectural continuity through basalt walls, blending structure, light, and warm interiors into a cohesive contemporary living experience.
Araastaar: Persian Vaults and Girih Tiles Condensed into Architectural Furniture
A furniture collection that translates 2,500-year-old Iranian arches and geometric patterns into intimate, human-scaled objects for daily use.
Sepand House of Culture and Art Renovation by Mohammadreza Samavati and Maryam Karimian
A mid-century Tehran villa transformed into a cultural hub, where courtyard architecture and adaptive reuse reconnect memory, community, and contemporary life.
A Form for the Future of a Historic City: Climate Logic Meets Childhood in Yazd
A daycare complex in Iran's desert heart reinterprets windcatchers, courtyards, and double-shell walls as performance-driven systems for young learners.
Dopendar House by Sinze Studio: Redefining Tradition and Modernity in Yazd Residential Architecture
Dopendar House by Sinze Studio blends traditional Yazd courtyards with modern design, featuring dual courtyards, wicker screens, and spatial flexibility.
#10 Apartment by Padiav Parth Architects | Modern Residential Design in Tehran
#10 Apartment in Tehran by Padiav Parth Architects features modern brick facade, functional layouts, modular design, and middle-class residential comfort.
146 Residential Building by Pragmatica Architectural Design Studio – Redefining Urban Living in Rasht
146 Residential Building redefines urban living with sectional levels, dynamic façade, private terraces, and communal spaces, balancing light, privacy, and spatial depth.
