Historical Analysis of the Northern Facade of Taleghani Street (From Palestine Square to Sepahbod Qarani Intersection)
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Marzieh Akhtari
1
,
Ali Asgari
2
1 - .M.A. in Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
2 - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: Building Facade, Historical Architectural Transformations, Administrative and Governmental Buildings, Taleghani Street Tehran.,
Abstract :
Taleghani Street in Tehran, as one of the city's major urban axes, has witnessed numerous architectural and social transformations due to its geographical location and historical significance. Serving as an administrative and governmental hub, the street has been influenced by prevalent architectural styles and overarching governmental policies during its formation. Examining the facade transformations of the buildings along this street offers an opportunity to analyze how political, economic, and social factors have shaped the architectural identity of the urban landscape over the past century.This study aims to reassess the historical evolution of the northern facade of Taleghani Street, focusing on administrative and governmental buildings from Palestine Square to the Sepahbod Qarani intersection. It analyzes the impact of political, economic, and social factors on the facades of these buildings across three historical periods. Beyond identifying the dominant architectural styles of each period, the research also investigates the interplay between architecture and governmental policymaking.The study employs a descriptive-analytical research method, integrating historical studies with field observations. Eight prominent buildings along the northern facade of Taleghani Street were selected as case studies, and their architectural features were analyzed with an emphasis on political, economic, and social influences. Data obtained from library resources and historical documents were combined with field observations.Findings indicate that during the first Pahlavi era, nationalist policies led to the development of facades characterized by horizontal lines and the use of indigenous materials. In the second Pahlavi period, Western influences and favorable economic conditions resulted in the adoption of international architectural styles and modern construction technologies. After the Islamic Revolution, ideological policies and economic constraints led to simpler facades emphasizing local materials and functionalist design. The study highlights that building facades on Taleghani Street not only reflect architectural transformations but also serve as a medium for expressing governmental policies and socio-economic changes throughout different periods.