Author: Llewelyn-davis International
Place: London
Publisher: Llewelyn-davis International
Year: 1976
Pages: 119
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Planning
Keyword: Urban Design, Strategic Planning, Urban Development, Design Intentions, Shahestan Pahlavi
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C1R4
Accession No: B194
Contents: Contents : Design Context- the natural features of the site, the design of cities and the Iranian architectural tradition; Design themes- principles and prototypical design concepts; Design proposals – the urban design for Shahestan Pahlavi; Major building projects – building of national significance and the ministry prototype; Comparative data on city spaces; Supplementary drawings; Acknowledgements.
Abstract: Shahestan Pahlavi’s design was influenced by the unique physical, economic, political, and historical context of its time, specifically in response to the availability of the well-located Abbasabad site during a significant period in Iran’s history. Identified in the Tehran Comprehensive Plan as a key area for enhancing Tehran’s image as a capital city, the development of this site became integral to fostering national pride. The plan for Shahestan Pahlavi needed to address several essential functions. It had to serve as a strategic framework adaptable over time, provide a clear urban design concept suitable for execution by both public and private sectors, and offer a feasible proposal for creating the new heart of Tehran. Book I of the plan outlines the strategic vision, while Book II details the design intentions. The development was meant to symbolize Iran’s growth and modernization, balancing flexibility with a structured, actionable design that could accommodate the city’s expansion and evolving needs.