Comparative study of architectural features of historical houses in Isfahan

somayeh pahlavan¹ nayer tahoori²

1) دانشجو
2) استاديار

IOI Code : XDCB-FAFCK
Publication : 7th.International Congress On Civil Engineering, Architecture & Urban Development(7icsau.com)
Abstract :
    The present study is a comparative study between the details of the traditional architecture of Isfahan s historic houses, with details that have been added to them by borrowing from Western architecture and are now known as ornaments. A completely Western term, as it can be claimed, in the Iranian tradition, no part of the building was used for decoration and decoration, but was considered a part of an entire organ. Isfahan s historic houses are valuable buildings with beautiful architectural details, many of which have been destroyed. Among the traditional elements of traditional architecture in the Qajar period, which can be seen in government palaces and buildings, as well as in some houses of aristocrats and officials of that period, such as Muqarnas, Mirror- encrusted stalactite, , Painting, Lining , Mentioned in the main sections of historical houses. The Qajar period is the beginning of modernity in Iran, during which art, along with other fields, underwent a significant change due to the connection of artists with Western countries, which can be seen in facades, entrances and interior spaces. The main question of the research is what effect has Western architecture had on the historical houses of Isfahan during the Qajar period? Which factors imported from the West have been most used in Isfahan s historic houses? Therefore, this research has been done by historical-descriptive method using library resources and field studies and the findings have been analyzed according to qualitative method and through comparison and interpretation. This study shows that in the architectural style of the historical houses of Isfahan of the Qajar period, which is a combination of traditional and western patterns, the greatest influence can be seen in the interior, main facade, columns and capitals.

Keywords : modernity [western architecture] traditional architecture decorations historical houses of isfahan qajar period