Grand Mosque, Tehran

architect:

Parviz Moayed

client:

Tehran Council

Time:

10 years

project type:

New Build

Strategy:

Traditional

cost:

$450m

A scaled model of a mosque complex featuring detailed architectural miniatures, set against a painted backdrop simulating a dusky sky.

An elaborate palatial complex with islamic architectural features, surrounded by mountains.

A scale model depicting an expansive religious complex with multiple structures, featuring a large central mosque with two towering minarets and a spacious courtyard.

An intricately designed structure with domes and minarets, exhibiting islamic architectural elements, set against a backdrop of mountains.

The Grand Mosalla was proposed in 1982 to replace Tehran University as a location for the weekly Friday congregation. The design of the mosque went to an International competition and Iranian Architect Parviz Moayed was chosen to design and supervise the creation of this large scale project.

As one of the world’s largest mosque, key attributes include a 54m diameter concrete dome, a portico spanning 110m, minarets with height of 135 m and total floor area in excess of 250,000sqm g constructed on a -63Hectare land of the central portion of the said Estate bounded on the North, East, South and West sides by Resalat Hwy., Shahid Ghanbarzadeh St., Shahid Beheshti St. and Modarres Hwy., respectively.

Construction work began in 1990 under the jurisdiction of Tehran Municipality and CLA-Scott Wilson were appointed in 2000 to advise on wind deflections of the minarets and vibrations caused by the underground Metro.