Eleventh International Conference on The Constructed Environment

Abstract

Mohsen Foroughi was one of the first generation of Iranian modernist architects who entered Iran’s architecture in the 1940s. His knowledge of architecture from one of the most important French architecture schools-École des beaux-arts- has created valuable works by combining the spirit of Iranian architecture with modern values. His interest in education and learning led to the foundations of systematic teaching architecture in Iran, using lessons learned in Europe. This paper considers the works of Mohsen Foroughi. Works that combine modern architecture with the values of the vernacular architecture of Iran are clearly seen in them. His most significant works are the building of the Senate, the Law School of Tehran University, the National Bank of Tehran’s Bazaar Branch and the Saadi Tomb in Shiraz. Also, this study looks at the evolution of intellectual flows at a time that evolved into social relationships. The research method is descriptive-analytic using library resources. According to the analysis of Foroughi’s works, it seems that the balance, symmetry and application of the main elements in traditional architecture of Iran are the main characteristics of his work. By better understanding of this history, architects can be more successful in creating today’s architectural works.