List of Articles Contemporary Iranian Architecture

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  1 - Historicism in the Contemporary Iranian Architectural Compilation Books during 2000s
  alireza joze piry Mehrdad Matin
  10.30495/hoviatshahr.2020.14594
  The subject of this research is the processing of historicism in the contemporary Iranian architectural works. Historical signs in architecture are the most prominent features of historicism in the contemporary context. This research begins with the question “How More

  The subject of this research is the processing of historicism in the contemporary Iranian architectural works. Historical signs in architecture are the most prominent features of historicism in the contemporary context. This research begins with the question “How historicism is presented in contemporary architectural works?". It is assumed that history in contemporary architecture has presented itself with objective and subjective elements and has been crystallized in different ways. Also, the contemporary Iranian architectural works with a rich history of ancient architecture, are not exception for the acceptance of history in the contemporary world. Moreover, assuming that historicist practices allow the historical classification of the contemporary Iranian architectural compilations, these compilations must inevitably be placed in the identification model of the type of historicism.After processing the concept of historicism and periodization, the research provides a model for studying the works. Based on the views of Hegel and other architectural theorists such as Alan Colquhoun, this model classifies historicism into three types (Classical historicism, Symbolic historicism, and Philosophical). Colquhoun believes: historicism can be used for three things: The first one is an approach; the second is an artistic practice and the third is a theory of history. Attention to history leads to the emergence of historicism as a perceptible and analyzing process. A concept that, in a particularly, influential way in Hegel's philosophy, was found to be its clear and influential scheme and continued with various narratives in the next philosophical schools. Moreover, examining the periodization method of each work in the 2000s, this research conducts a thematic categorization and proceeds through the Hegelian historicism process, which is a method of doing historical research. “Periodization” is the separation of works and events in the form of occasional categories and styles. “Periodization” is a historical view and an attempt to express the “Zeitgeist”, Also is one of the main tools of historical studies. But using this tool has its own difficulties. Historical periodization, for historians, is a frequent controversy that implies the necessity of an agreement and often appears as a historic event. Analysis of the common periods and types of historicism is another aspect of this research for answering the research questions.This research is of qualitative type with an interpretive strategy that reflects the historical context of the architecture of Iran through a historical-critical approach. The selected case studies include contemporary Iranian architectural compilation works of the 2000s, which include a total of eight books attempting to determine the periodicity of the contemporary Iranian architectural works in various ways.The results of this paper show that historicism evaluated in the architectural works in the 2000s can be classified into six categories. In the study of various types of historicism, it was also found that there have been no compilations of classical historicism. In five works, symbolic historicism, and only in one book, philosophical historicism has been the criterion for determining the periodicity of the contemporary architectural works. There have been no signs of historicism in three works. Manuscript profile
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  2 - Classification of Iranian Contemporary Architecture, Based on Trends and Challenges
  Mahsa Haj Maleki Saeed Haghir
  10.30495/ijaud.2020.15953
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  3 - Explaining the Role of the Visual Arts Community in Shaping Contemporary Residential Architecture in the (1) Region; Tehran City (From 2008 to 2018)
  Mahdieh Shahparvari Behrouz Mansouri Iraj Etesam
  Excessive consumerism leads to the manifestation of architectural works that can be confusing, often diverting attention from the importance of structures and the context of realizing a work or the vitality of a cultural and artistic movement in society. Therefore, the More

  Excessive consumerism leads to the manifestation of architectural works that can be confusing, often diverting attention from the importance of structures and the context of realizing a work or the vitality of a cultural and artistic movement in society. Therefore, the main aim of the present research is to elucidate the role of the display-oriented society in shaping the architecture of residential buildings in Region 1 of Tehran (from 2008 to 2018). The research methodology is qualitative-quantitative, and the research strategy is descriptive-analytical. Data collection is conducted through library and field studies. The display of architecture manifested through elements, design types, building facades, decorations, and overall structures, is apparent in the residential buildings of Region 1 in Tehran. This is evident through decorative additions on facades, large and unidirectional windows, lighting types, and color combinations, accompanied by curved forms, and most importantly, high-rise constructions. These factors, together, have transformed the residential buildings in Region 1 of Tehran into one of the most affluent areas, significantly elevating property values in this area. The results of the research indicate that contemporary residential buildings in Region 1 of Tehran, particularly during the years from 2011 to the present, have adopted a prominent ornamental aspect. Without alignment with Iranian identity and culture, these buildings have transformed these areas, heavily relying on elements such as decorations and modern forms. They are highly consumer-oriented, aligning mainly with the tastes of the client and the architect. Therefore, residential buildings in this area are intensely consumer-oriented and have, to some extent, taken shape solely due to consumerism. Manuscript profile
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  4 - Analysis of policy effects on Urbanism and architecture studied during the period 1925 to 1941
  Ali Zabihi Reza Mirzaei
  In the past, Iranian architecture and urban development followed a specific trend associated with the architecture of its previous era. But in the contemporary era, this trend undergone changes and evolutions in this field. The present study sought to investigate the fa More

  In the past, Iranian architecture and urban development followed a specific trend associated with the architecture of its previous era. But in the contemporary era, this trend undergone changes and evolutions in this field. The present study sought to investigate the factors affecting architecture and urban development in the First Pahlavi period and to analyze some of the factors that have provided the ground for these evolutions, and also to examine the impacts of these changes and evolutions on contemporary Iranian architecture and urban development policymaking. The present study was a qualitative and quantitative one, which used library sources and studies in order to collect the data. Moreover, Analytic Network Process (ANP) and Super Decisions software were utilized to analyze the data. The study results indicated that factors such as archeology, training architectures, artistic congresses, archeology and the Association of National Monuments, militarism, and modernism have had a significant impact on the architecture and urban development of this period; and the extent of the impact of changes on architecture and urban development has been equal. The most influential factors in architectural evolutions have been modernism and archeology of that era; and factors such as training architectures, scientific congresses, and militarism have affected urban development evolutions. Manuscript profile
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  5 - Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of André Godard's Research Activities in Iran
  Hossein Soltanzadeh
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  6 - Architectural concepts and ideas in the designs and buildings of Andre Godard in Iran
  Hossein Soltanzadeh
  10.22094/soij.2022.1941431.1445
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  7 - Reading the thought of neo-traditionalism in contemporary Iranian architecture based on Heidegger's philosophical hermeneutics (by examining the thoughts of Hossein Sheikh Zain al-Din)
  faezeh amiripouya Khosrow Afzalian IRAJ ETESAM Mohsen Tabbasi
  10.22094/lsj.2023.699502
  AbstractHeidegger, the founder of philosophical hermeneutics, whose most important concern is the neglect of existence. Philosophical hermeneutics, in the strict sense of the word, clearly refers to understanding, and pure understanding. In the process of perception and More

  AbstractHeidegger, the founder of philosophical hermeneutics, whose most important concern is the neglect of existence. Philosophical hermeneutics, in the strict sense of the word, clearly refers to understanding, and pure understanding. In the process of perception and understanding of any category, there are basically two directions. Considering that understanding is achieved in different ways, perhaps it is better to attribute this transfer to the message. Therefore, hermeneutics is proposed in art and architecture. The thought of the architect and the audience can be two desired aspects in architecture. Therefore, the thought of contemporary Iranian architects is one of the topics that can be read on this basis.Sheikh Zain al-Din is one of those architects who looks for dynamism and change in the essence of architecture, so the purpose of this research is to read his thought based on philosophical hermeneutics. which can be used to define a new language for today's architecture.The research method of this research is logical reasoning. Since logical reasoning is based on words; The present research is qualitative in terms of the nature of the data. Therefore, it is a descriptive form that tends to the process of meaning and understanding resulting from words; To clarify the relationships between elements and concepts, the technique of discourse analysis through lectures and interviews in specialized architectural press; is used and finally coding and discourse analysis is done.In the reading of Sheikh Zainuddin's thought based on Heidegger's philosophical hermeneutics, the most important point is historicity. Historicity in key words such as paying attention to the past, present and future, the past in stable tradition, the present in today's architecture, the past, present and future are three important key words in the architect's discourse. Therefore, today's architectural language can be determined. The characteristics of this architectural language are the lack of conflict between tradition and progress, which can establish a peaceful relationship between world architecture and traditional architecture. In the thought of the neo-traditionalist architect, the transformation of man from the past to the future takes place by using the achievements of the past and with a new expression in the new world. Therefore, man is present with fluidity and flow. Key words: philosophical hermeneutics, neo-traditionalism, contemporary Iranian architecture, Sheikh Zainuddinreferences Ahmadi, Babak, Mohajer, Mehran and Mohammad Nabavi. (2014). Modern hermeneutics, 11th edition, Tehran. Bani Massoud, Amir. (2014). Contemporary architecture of Iran (in the pursuit of tradition and modernity), architectural art of the century, Tehran. Palmer, Richard. A. (2011). Science of hermeneutics, translated by Mohammad Saeed Hanai Kashani, Tehran, Hermes. Partoui, Parvin. (1378). Phenomenology of Place, Tehran, Art Culture Pahlavan, Maryam, Hosseini Shahroudi, Morteza. (1386). A Reflection on Heidegger and Gadamer's Hermeneutics, Andishe Dini Quarterly, Number 22, 41-62 Sheikh Zain al-Din, Hossein. (2013). Thoughts of contemporary architects of Iran, interviewer: Seyed Alireza Qahari, Esmail Azadi (philosophy, art and architecture), first volume, Saba Farhang Publishing. Habibi, Seyyed Mohsen, (1400), description of the currents of architecture and urban planning in contemporary Iran, Cultural Research Publications, Tehran. Hasanpour, Mohammad, Kayhanpour, Mohsen and Alireza Nowrozi Talab. (2015). The nature of the hermeneutic round of understanding, in the aesthetics of photo interpretation, Bagh Nazar, No. 44, 5-12 Haghir, Saeed. (1381). Effar, work, audience of the hermeneutic world in the reading of architectural text, Zeba Noght, 7th issue, 117-126 Refahi, Hoda, Javaid Sabaghian, Moqdad (2016). Contextual analysis of neo-traditionalism in contemporary Iranian art (1340s) from the perspective of Michel Foucault's discourse theory, Scientific Research Quarterly of Kimiai Honar, No. 6, 23-37 Rajabi, Ruholah, Suleiman Heshmat, Reza. (2014). Language in Heidegger's Thought, Wisdom and Philosophy, No. 4, 23-40. Sheikh Zainuddin, Hossein A (1378). From appearance to imagination, Architecture and Urban Development Journal, number fifty-five, 74-70. Sheikh Zain al-Din, Hossein B (1378). The identity of the occupier, Architecture and Urban Development Journal, No. 50, 36-39. Sheikh Zainuddin, Hossein (1372). The Guest Years, Architecture and Urban Development Journal, No. 42, No. 42. Sheikh Zainuddin, Hossein (1382). Language, Space, Architecture, Art and Architecture Journal, No. 17, 21. Sheikh Zainuddin, Hossein (1381). Language and technique, Memar Magazine, No. 17, 28-45. Sheikh Zainuddin, Hossein (1377). Hafezieh guesthouse, Memar magazine, number one, 14-20. Manuscript profile
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  8 - Explanation of the Evolution and Influence of Modernism on the Architecture of Residential Apartment Complexes in Iran and Uzbekistan
  Nazanin Islami Fariba Alborzi
  After World War II, between 1946 and 1978, Iran has experienced major social and urban changes, especially in the construction of residential apartment complexes. During this period, with the rapid growth of the urban middle class, the growth of construction and modern More

  After World War II, between 1946 and 1978, Iran has experienced major social and urban changes, especially in the construction of residential apartment complexes. During this period, with the rapid growth of the urban middle class, the growth of construction and modern urban development have begun. In the 1950s, with the horizontal growth of the city, the central areas have been gradually characterized by apartment complexes and the international style has been known as one of the characteristic styles in Iran in the field of residential architecture. Iranian architects have been rapidly applying new construction methods in their work and have made significant progress in using modern technology in the construction of apartments. In the same period, the Soviet modernization campaign in Uzbekistan has led to major developments in the field of residential architecture in the country. Under Soviet influence, Tashkent has been always considered an important center for mass construction, especially housing. The 1966 earthquake in Tashkent caused extensive damage, especially to old buildings. Thus, in the process of rebuilding the city, modern high-rise buildings have replaced the old clay buildings. Therefore, considering the presence of Iran and Uzbekistan in the same historical period and the same geographical area and also the history of Iran and the rich cultural and historical roots shared by  the two countries, this study aims to explain the effects of modernist processes in these societies on how  residential complexes are architecturally structured in the contemporary period and the Second Pahlavi period in Iran and at the same time in Uzbekistan to answer the following questions: Have modernist movements in Iran and Uzbekistan influenced the development of residential complexes in the two countries? What are the nature and structure of the residential architecture evolution in Iran and Uzbekistan, and what are their similarities and differences? In terms of necessity and innovation in research, although many studies have been done on the historical and traditional architecture of Uzbekistan and its comparison with Iran, so far few studies have been done on the contemporary architecture of Uzbekistan and there is no study specifically examining the evolution of residential architecture (Residential apartment complexes) in Uzbekistan as well as the similarities and differences between residential apartment complexes in Iranian and Uzbek Contemporary architecture. The present research is a comparative study conducted with a qualitative approach using documentary and field studies. Historical–theoretical foundations are gathered by the interpretive historical research method, and the architecture of residential complexes are analyzed with a descriptive–analytical approach. The statistical population consists of all residential complexes constructed in Iran and Uzbekistan during the Second Pahlavi Era and at the same time in Uzbekistan and the sample comprises a number of residential complexes belonging to the same period (construction year) that share stylistic physical and functional similarities. Modernist approaches (in the physical dimension) are manifested by the emergence and formation of rectangular and square forms using new materials such as glass, concrete and steel, and applied geometrical elements dominant in the site plans (in the functional dimension). Flat roofs and facades with a rectangular system (objective dimension) and no decorative elementswere widely used in the apartments. The results indicate the objective, functional, and physical manifestation of the modernistic residential complexes components in both countries, with the greater manifestation of objective components. The residential complexes built during this period in both countries have similarities in terms of objective (the non-use of decorations and the use of ribbon windows in facade design), physical (plan design with straigth lines and 90-degree angles), and Functional (such as the integration of buildings with their physical context, regardless of context, culture and geography, and attention to functionalist engineering considerations instead of aesthetic components) dimensions. Uzbekistan, however, displayed an attempt to restore its historical roots from 1971 to 1983, which are reflected in the nationalistic style of architecture materialized in the Islamic decorations of the building façades dating back to this period. But in the late Soviet era, apartments built in Uzbekistan have tried to reflect Uzbek national culture by using Islamic-era decorations. Also during this period, two-story houses with private open courtyards and windowless exteriors have been built, in addition to residential apartment complexes, marking a return to the traditional and local lifestyle of the Uzbek family. Manuscript profile