1st Place (Joint): Takhte Soleiman World Heritage Site Chapel

Location: Takab, Nosratabad Village, West Azerbaijan Province
Client: Cultural Heritage Organization · Structure: Ashkan Khodashahri · Mechanical & Electrical: Ashkan Khodashahri · Photo: Amirhossein Tabrizi
Built Area: 38 m² · Date: 2011

The Takhte Soleiman World Heritage Site Chapel won joint First Place in the Public Buildings category at the 12th Memar Award with 12 jury points. Designed by Amirhossein Tabrizi, this modest 38 m² prayer room is located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Takht-e Soleyman in West Azerbaijan Province. The design achieves a remarkable balance between contemporary intervention and respect for the ancient archaeological context, using minimal means to create a contemplative space that serves visitors to the historic site without competing with its monumental surroundings.