Iwans are most commonly associated with Islamic architecture; however, the form is pre-Islamic Iranian in origin and was invented much earlier and fully developed in Mesopotamia around the third century CE, during the Parthian period. Iwan is a Persian word that was subsequently borrowed into other languages such as Arabic and Turkish. [6] .

2024年9月11日 · An IWAN usually consists of a single arch, enclosed on three sides, and open to the nave. The most famous example of an IWAN in Iran's past architecture is TAQ KASRA.

2022年11月18日 · English: Iwans are an Islamic architectural portal, rectangular and usually vaulted, enclosed by walls on three sides. Originally a pre-Islamic Persian architectural element, later becoming a frequent Islamic architectural element far beyond Iran.

The IWAN has been used in Iranian architecture since the Parthian period and Parthian style. An IWAN usually consists of a single arch, enclosed on three sides, and open to the nave. An IWAN is a sitting place that is higher than its surroundings, which …

Designed by emerging Saudi architects, IWAN draws inspiration from traditional Islamic architecture, particularly the Iwan—a distinctive, vaulted space—and Muqarnas, an ornamental form of Islamic decoration.

In the Parthian Assur Palace (first and second century AD.) we find the first known monumental iwan as a part of the 'four iwan courtyard scheme*. The four iwans of this building are asymmetrically oriented in the centers of the four wings of an irregular inner courtyard (Pope, 1965, 49) (Figure, 3).

2024年11月27日 · The IWAN Pavilion reimagines the architectural elements of Iwan and Muqarnas, using modern fabrication techniques to create a dynamic and immersive space. The pavilion’s folded aluminum panels are not only lightweight and sustainable but also reflect the intricate beauty of Islamic geometric forms.

An iwan (Persian ايوان derived from Pahlavi word Bān meaning house) is defined as a vaulted hall or space, walled on three sides, with one end entirely open. Iwans were a trademark of the Sassanid architecture of Persia, later finding their way into Islamic architecture.

Iwan is considered as a space in Iranian architecture with a performance and conceptual wealth and its presence along with as open space results in a valuable structural dimension. In this research, we try to find the roots of this space semantically and symbolic ally and the history and emergence of Iwan in Iran architecture.

2023年4月21日 · The iwan is a specific architectural feature that holds significant meaning in Islamic architecture. It is a large, vaulted chamber that is open on one side, with an arched entrance and a high, curved roof. The iwan is often used as a signature feature in Islamic architecture, and has several symbolic and practical purposes.