A Transnational ModelâInternationalist Discourses and Practices in Tehran: The Case of EkbÄtÄn, 1976

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In the 1970s Tehran was considered the oil capital of Iran and the Middle East. As such, it captured the interest of many international â and often American â investors. Consequently, Iran, particularly Tehran, underwent a wave of internationalism during this decade. To cope with Tehranâs housing crisis, massive building projects were undertaken in cooperation with international companies. These housing projects were indicative of the âopen to internationalizationâ mindset, while, at the same time, emblematic of the search for Iranâs own local culture. The projects accommodated elements of the local along with international way of life, providing a transnational model in Iran. In Tehran, however, this combination of lifestyle was, in comparison to previous decades, more in line with international standards than with vernacular rules. The construction of various types of towers and high-rises in the city in the 1970s demonstrates this new application of international architectural standards.

This chapter analyzes the development of the EkbÄtÄn housing complex, as a product of 1970s internationalism and situated within the complex transnational flows of ideas, architectural theories and models. Construction of the EkbÄtÄn housing complex started in 1976 under the supervision of RahmÄn GolzÄr, an Iranian architect and partner of the American construction firm Starrett, along with the South Korean architect Kim Swoo Geun. An iconic housing complex, EkbÄtÄn was indeed emblematic of the wave of internationalism experienced during the 1970s. Its development continued after the Iranian revolution of 1979, becoming a distinct neighborhood with a strong local identity and sense of pride among residents.

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Modern Middle-Class Housing in Tehran

Reproduction of an Archetype: Episodes of Urbanism 1945â1979

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