Contemporary Iranian Architecture in And Outside Iran
Contemporary architecture in Iran begins with the advent of the first Pahlavi period in the early 1920s. Some designers, such as Andre Godard, created works such as the National Museum of Iran that were reminiscent of Iran's historical architectural heritage. Others made an effort to merge the traditional elements with modern designs in their works. The Tehran University main campus is one such example. Others, such as Heydar Ghiai and Houshang Seyhoun, have tried to create completely original works, independent of prior influences. Borj-e Milad (or Milad Tower) is the tallest tower in Iran and is the fourth tallest tower in the world.
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Maqbaratoshoara, monument for poets, Tabriz.
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Iran Senate House Traditional Persian mythology such as the chains of justice of Nowshiravan and essences of Iranian architecture have been incorporated by Heydar Ghiai to create a new modern iranian architecture.
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Tehran City Theater, Pahlavi period.
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The Lotus Temple in Delhi, by Bahai architect Fariborz Sahba
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Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Arts designed by Kamran Diba is based on traditional Iranian elements such as Badgirs, and yet has a spiraling interior reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim.
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Bank Melli Iran, Amol.
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East-Azerbaijan State Palace, Tabriz.
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Tehran University College of Social Sciences shows obvious traces of architecture from Persepolis.
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