Mohamadreza Ghodousi
Mohamadreza Ghodousi | |
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| Born | 1976 |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | Shahid Beheshti University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | ArchDaily Building of the Year, AR New into Old, AR House Award, Dezeen Awards |
| Practice | ZAV Architects |
| Buildings | Majara Residence, Type-less Building, Pedari Guest House, Farsh Film Studio, Baba Beski's Tomb |
| Website | https://zavarchitects.com/ |
Mohamadreza Ghodousi (Persian: محمدرضا قدوسی), also written as Mohamad Reza Ghodousi, is an Iranian architect. He is the co-founder and principal architect of the Tehran-based architectural practice ZAV Architects. His notable works include the Majara Residence, Type-less Building, Habitat for Orphan Girls, Farsh Film Studio, Baba Beski Tomb, and Pedari Guest House.[1][2]
Background
[edit]Mohammadreza Ghodousi, born in 1976 in Tehran, studied architecture at Shahid Beheshti University from 1994 to 2001,[3] where his master's thesis focused on the reconstruction of southern war-torn cities in southern Iran. This research shaped his architectural approach, emphasizing the importance of addressing local needs and adapting designs to resource constraints.[4][5]
Career
[edit]In 2006, Ghodousi and Parsa Ardam founded ZAV Architects, a practice centered on process-driven design that utilizes local resources and workforce to create adaptable and economically viable spaces.[6] ZAV gained recognition in Iran’s alternative architectural scene with projects such as Habitat for Orphan Girls, Farsh Film Studio, and Rong Cultural Center, and later achieved international acclaim with the Majara Residence. The firm has completed projects across Iran, including on Hormuz Island, in Khansar, Gonbad-e Kavus, and Tehran.[7][8]
In addition to his work with ZAV, Ghoddousi has contributed to Memar Magazine and teaches in architectural studios.[9]
Projects (Selected)
[edit]- Majara Residence
- Type-less Building
- Rong Cultural Center
- Farsh Film Studio
- Baba Beski Tomb
- Pedari Guest House
- Habitat for Orphan Girls
Awards
[edit]- ArchDaily Building of the Year (2021), for Majara Residence[10]
- AR New into Old (2021), for Farsh Film Studio[11]
- Dezeen Awards (2019), for Rong Cultural Center[12]
- AR House Awards (2018), for Habitat for Orphan Girls[13]
External Link
[edit]- ZAV Architects Website
- Recorded video of Mohamadreza Ghodousi's Online Lecture for AIA Los Angeles, on Hyper-Connected Architecture in Iran - Majara Residence Case Study (J.E.D.I) Voices
References
[edit]- ^ "ZAV | Home". ZAV. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "ZAV Architects Archives". World Buildings Directory | Architecture Search Engine. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "ZAV architects | Erich-Mendelsohn-Preis". erich-mendelsohn-preis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ TEDx Talks (2024-08-23). The unknowns | Mohammadreza Ghodousi | TEDxOmidSalon. Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ Staff, Round City (2020-12-17). "Interview: Iranian studio ZAV Architects shares manifesto for a better architecture". Round City. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "conference23". RIBA Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Majara Residence Case Study (J.E.D.I Voices)". Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ Metropolis. "AR New into Old 2023 - Judges". newintoold.architectural-review.com. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Building of the Year 2021". Building of the Year 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Peirson, Ellen (2021-06-29). "Farsh Film Studio in Tehran, Iran by ZAV Architects". The Architectural Review. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Rong Cultural Centre by ZAV Architects | Dezeen Awards". Dezeen. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "AR House 2018". The Architectural Review. Retrieved 2024-11-19.