The present study aimed to define the art of Khānqāh from the seventh century to the present time and describe the special art of Khānqāh architecture which has been influenced by pure mystical and Sufi thoughts. The data were collected from Khānqāh monuments (Sufi Gathering Places) and tombs, historical Khānqāh Mustahsanats (Practices in Khānqāh), and classification of their symbolism from the...

The external shell and the physical characteristics of the building have always played an essential role in Iranian architecture and its function has been various in different periods and has always been influenced by cultural and social conditions throughout history. The diversity of this layer of architecture in the first Pahlavi period is more visible than other periods. Because by employing...

Mosques in the history of Islamic civilization are prominent and integral components of Islamic architecture and focal points in Muslim cities. The same is true about Iran that renders them as significant urban landmarks and important spatial linkage elements of the city. In order to find out the significance of Islamic philosophy in Architecture and urban planning, it suffices t...

From early times until nowadays with the issue seriously intensified, many philosophers, reformists and those who investigate the means for prosperity of human beings have introduced “the best” for man in different areas. The best place for living, city or architecture, has been one of the main issues. “The city of God”, “Utopia”, “House of Desired”, “Good city”, “Human architecture” and so on ...