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The Works of Bahrouz Ahmadi

Majid Zamaei · Photos: Khosro Soltanloo · Memar 02 · Fall 1377 / Autumn 1998

Bahrouz Ahmadi, architect (b. 1325 SH / 1946, Tehran)

The “Profile” section of this issue is devoted to a review of the works of Bahrouz Ahmadi. Born in 1325 SH (1946) in Tehran, he graduated in architecture from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Tehran in 1352 SH (1973). Ahmadi, who has been a member and chairman of the board of directors of Sharestan Consulting Engineers since 1360 SH (1981), began his professional career during his student years and has continued without interruption to this day. He is among the few successful architects who, over three decades of professional practice, have brought dozens of architectural designs to execution.

In this issue, from among his numerous works, we have selected one public building, one high-rise apartment complex, and one villa-style house for introduction, and have also provided an illustrated list of some of his other works.

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Characteristics of Bahrouz Ahmadi’s Works

For Bahrouz Ahmadi, architecture means building. An architectural design is one that has been built. The measure of an architect’s success is gauged by the works he has executed. On this basis, he pays serious attention to the exigencies and possibilities — the constraints of time and place — which he considers the most important condition for success in work: geographical location, materials and technology and available construction resources, and the economic, social, political, and cultural circumstances of a given time.

A firm belief in the necessity of correct functioning of a building, and precision in the execution of details, are also among his distinguishing traits. He believes that every work of architecture must be able to fulfill its intended function properly, and that correct use of the materials at its disposal is a fundamental principle. He does not deny having been influenced by developments in world architecture, but considers imitation and following fashion to be in no way justifiable. He is well aware of the importance of teamwork in architecture and values the skills and specializations related to building work, from the lowest to the highest technical levels, giving them their due and making good use of them.

And finally, for him — despite possessing a cultivated taste and a sense of refinement — beauty in space and form lies not in abstraction but within a framework of the principles mentioned above, and all of this has led to the shaping of a particular language and expression in his architecture.

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