For Iran: When Mirrors Broke, the Columns Stood
Historic buildings are not just brick and plaster. They hold memory. They carry the work of craftsmen, the imagination of architects, and the lives of the many people who passed through them over time. To lose one is never only to lose a structure. It is to lose something shared and irreplaceable. Read Article
Naqsh-e Jahan Square: Preservation or Exploitation?!
Restoration work on the second floor of Naqsh-e Jahan Square has begun under the supervision of the private sector, with plans for its future commercial operation by a private investor. This comes despite the fact that many critical questions surrounding the project remain unanswered. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Risbaf Factory: A Museum in the Making or a Missed Opportunity?
Three years have passed since the decision to transform the Risbaf Factory into Iran’s largest regional museum. Today, the question remains whether the project is still on track—or whether time is running out for its realization. Article At Isfahan Ziba
Which Authority Is Responsible for Restoring Haft-Shouyeh Jameh Mosque?
The Haft-Shouyeh Jameh Mosque is facing unprecedented deterioration, while responsibility for its restoration and preservation continues to be shifted between the Iranian Endowment and Charity Affairs Organization (Awqaf) and the Cultural Heritage authorities. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Kamar-Zarrin on the Verge of Becoming an Open-Air Museum
Excavations in the “Kamar-Zarrin Passage” reveal 1,500 years of continuous life in this historic zone, which is slated to become an open-air urban museum. However, the approaching cold and seasonal rains pose a serious threat to the newly uncovered layers, prompting calls for the city administration to swiftly implement a practical plan for protection and […]
Step Not on Sacred Designs!
Geometric patterns that once adorned windows and decorations of sacred spaces, symbolizing meaning, order, and sanctity, are now found underfoot on sidewalks and floors. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Iran’s Ancient Windcatchers Inspire the Modern Era
The British newspaper The Guardian reported that Iran’s ancient windcatchers, valued for their energy-saving potential, are serving as an inspiration in modern architecture and attracting global attention. These structures can lower indoor temperatures by 8 to 12 degrees Celsius. Article at ISNA
Historic Sarā Faces Neglect
Habibeh-Beigom Sarā, also known as the Havabeigom Caravanserai, is today hidden beneath construction debris and administrative neglect, with little trace of its historical significance or former function. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Isfahan, Lost in Time
Many of Isfahan’s architectural masterpieces have not been lost to the passage of time or natural erosion, but rather due to neglect and short-sighted, careless decisions. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Is Harunieh Neighborhood on the Brink of Major Transformation?
Harunieh, one of Isfahan’s most valuable historical treasures, is on the brink of major revitalization — a project aimed at breathing new life into this ancient urban fabric. The Golbar neighborhood and the Khajeh-Alam Minaret are among the key cultural landmarks defining the identity of this area. Article at Isfahan Ziba