Prominent Iranian architect and designer of the majestic Shahyad (Azadi) Tower, the universally recognized symbol of modern Tehran.
Notable Works
Shahyad Tower, Sharif University of Technology buildings, Iranian Embassy in Beijing
Fun Facts
Amanat was only 24 years old and still an architecture student at the University of Tehran when he successfully designed the Shahyad Tower! The tower blends Achaemenid, Sassanid, and Islamic architectural forms.
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