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Biography

(2000) PhD. in Architecture (Doctor of Philosophy),
Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Branch,
Faculty of art and Architecture, Tehran, Iran.

(1992) M. Arch. (Master of Architecture & Urban Design), Professional Degree,
University of Science and Technology, School of Architecture, Tehran, Iran.
Dissertation Title: Balancing Lost; Design of Dehkhoda International University
and Faculty of Architecture,


RESPONSIBILITIES, MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
1987 – Present
MEHRAZ FOUNDATION, A Non-profit Organization in Critical Advanced Studies in Art of Architecture (VAKAVI),
Co-Founder,
Member of the Board of Director,
Director of Research,

1994 – Present
AJAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, ARCHITECT and URBAN PLANNING, Tehran, Iran (Register No. 1276, Established 1984)
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Architect of Design,

1999 – 2020
ISLAMIC AZAD UNIVERSITY, Faculty of Art & Architecture, Central Tehran Branch,
Assistant Professor of Architecture and Scientific Faculty Member,
Key Member of the Architectural Department Committee,
Key Member of the Select Architectural Department Committee,
Member of the Executive Committee of Higher Education in Architectural Department,
Vice President, Key Member of the Board of Directors and Director of Student Scientific Society of Architectural Department,
President and Key Member of the Board of Directors Student Scientific Society of Art Studies Department,
Director-In-Charge and Editorial Board of HONAR-SŪ; Professional Journal in the Field of Art and Architecture,
Chair and Member of Art Studies Department Committee,
Director of Art Studies Team in Executive Committee of Recruitment for Tehran Province,
Member of High Council of Think Tank,
Member of the Interviewing Council of the Teaching-Oriented and Research-Oriented Doctoral Exam in the Field of Architecture,

2011 – Present
Member of the Board of Trustees of the INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE (Dr. Falamaki), affiliated to Ministry of Science, Researches and Technology and the Ministry of Islamic Culture and Guidance,

Member of the Board of Director of the FAZA-SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL INSTITUTE, affiliated to Ministry of Science, Researches and Technology,

Faculty Member of the SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION OF NEW IRANIAN ARCHITECTURE SPACE, affiliated to Ministry of Science, Researches and Technology,

2008 – 2011
Head of Research Group of the URBAN IDENTITY PROGRAM OF THE HUMAN HOUSING ORGANIZATION, UN– Habitat,

2015 – Present
Reviewer of BAGH-E NAZAR; The Scientific Journal in the Field of Theoretical Studies of Art and Architecture (Indexed in: Web of Science, Google Scholar, ISC, ESCI and CIVILICA, Site Address: http://www.bagh-sj.com/,

1994 – Present
Member of the IRANIAN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS ORGANIZATION, Province of Tehran, Iran,

RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
MEHRAZ Foundation
1987 – Present
IRANIAN CAPITALS
Susa, Persepolis, Isfahan, Qazvin,
IRANIAN CITIES
Kerman, Shiraz, Kashan, Khoramabad, Bam,
IRANIAN GARDENS
Bagh-e-Shah Fin in Kashan, Bagh-e Shah-Zade in Kerman, Bagh-e Chehel-Soton and Hasht-Behesht in Isfahan, Delgosha and Nazar in Shiraz, Dolatabad in Yazd, Stone Garden in Sirjan,
IRANIAN BATHS
Ganj-e-Ali Khan in Kerman, Vakil in Shiraz, Mostofi in Qazvin,
IRANIAN HOUSE
Qazvin, Shiraz, Kashan, Ardebil, Tabriz,
IRANIAN VILLAGES
Masouleh, Abyaneh, Maymand, Kandovan,
IRANIAN SQUARE
Naqsh-e-Jahan in Isfahan, Ganj-e-Ali-Khan in Kerman,
IRANIAN MOSQUE
Jame Mosque in Ardestan,
IRANIAN SCHOOL
Ghiasieh in Khargerd near Khaf,
IRANIAN LANDMARKS
Gonbad-e Kavus in Gorgan, Narin Castle in Maybod, Kharaqan Tomb towers near Qazvin,

Activities

Employment (1)

Islamic Azad University: Tehran, Tehran, IR

1999-03-21 to 2020-09-22 | Assistant Professor (Architecture and Urban Design)
Employment
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vida norouz borazjani

Education and qualifications (2)

Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch: Tehran, Tehran, IR

2000-01-21 | PhD. in Architecture (Faculty of art and Architecture)
Education
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vida norouz borazjani

University of Science and Technology: Tehran, Tehran, IR

1992 | M. Arch. (Master of Architecture & Urban Design) (School of Architecture, )
Education
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vida norouz borazjani

Works (37)

Aristotelian Form in Morphogenetic Design (Origin of Form in Morphogenetic Design)

Philosophy
2021-12 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

The Role of Adaptive Reuse in Network of in-between Spaces and Intracity Dynamism; Case Study: Tehran Historic Houses

Naqshejahan- Basic studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning
2021-06-22 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Reading the Effective Factors of Spatial Atmosphere of Contemporary Mosques, Based on Grounded Theory Approach

Bagh-e Nazar
2021-04-21 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

A Comparative Study of Constructivism Learning Indicators in Master of Architecture Curriculum in US, UK, Turkey and Iran

Journal of Higher Education Curriculum Studies
2020-11-09 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Investigating the Educational Spaces of The University of Architecture and Presenting a Strategic Theory to Create an Educational Environment Based on The Production of Application Theory (Case Study of Shiraz Universities of Architecture)

PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology
2020-11-02 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Analysis of social and physical factors underlying the participation of bazaars in the continuation of the life of the historical bazaar of Tabriz

New Attitudes in Human Geography
2020-10-16 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Explanation of Recreation of Gender Balance in Space

Journal of Architectural Thought
2020-09 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Reading Gender Components in Shopping Centers design in Tehran (Case Studies : Palladium , Koroush , Tirāgeh-2 Shopping Center, and kuwatihaie Reza Passage)

Hoviatshahr, The Scientific Journal in Interdisciplinary Publication of Architecture, Urbanism and Built Environment Studies
2020-09 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Union of Beauty with the Triad of Form, Function, and Meaning; A Phenomenological Interpretation of the Esthetic Experience of Attending Isfahan’s Khaju Bridg

Bagh-e Nazar
2020-08 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Applying Hermeneutic Phenomenological Method in Revealing the Essence of Beauty: Naghshe Jahan square

Ontological Researches, semi-annual scientific journal
2020-02-24 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Narrative of the Other: Approaching “The Other”, Studying Iranian Contemporary Architecture (From Architects’ Point of View)

Bagh-e Nazar
2019-10 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

The Notion Of Center And Periphery: Explication Of Encountering "Self" With "The Other" In The Context Of Urban Life Stressing Endogenous Development Approach

RESEARCH AND URBAN PLANNING
2019-07 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Applied of Shape Grammar in Architecture: based on the phenomenology of Max van Manen

Jedi Kar Publication- Tehran
2018 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Choosing Materials Based On Indigenous Compatibility-Personality (Lessons Of Iranian Indigenous Architecture)

URBAN MANAGEMENT
2018 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

FIN: Shah Paradise

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2018 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Imago Mundi in Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2018 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Qualitative Research Methodology

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2018 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Representation the Concept of Housing in Social and Economic Factors

Urban Management
2018 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Review of The Iranian House on The Basis of Cultural Ecologic Theory

Urban Management
2018 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

THE DESIGN OF THE DESIGN: How do you Design?

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2018 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

The Origin of Iranian Paradise

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2018 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

The Role of Colonizer Governments in Redefining of Residential Architecture of Iran

National Studies Journal
2018 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Phenomenology: A Methodology for Understanding Traditional Architecture

Bagh-e Nazar
2018-10 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

A Specification of a New Pattern of Shape Grammar in Architecture of Today’s houses; Case study: Qajar houses in Tabriz and Tehran

Bagh-e Nazar
2018-08 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

DILMUN: The Origin of Iranian Paradise and Kariz

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2017 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Nikolai Markov`s Architecture Effect on Identity of Tehran City

National Studies Journal
2017 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

PAZYRYK CODES: A Hermeneutic Inquiry in the World Oldest Carpet

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2017 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Re-read of Court’s Form and Related Spaces with Shape Grammar Case Study: 100 Houses of Qajar Dynasty in Kashan City

Bagh-e Nazar
2017-02 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

THE SAFAVID GARDEN CITY IN QAZVIN: A Hermeneutic-Phenomenological Approach to the Discovery of the Spatial Organization

Yadavaran International Research and Publishing Company in collaboration with MEHRAZ FOUNDATION
2016 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Architecture: Meaning & Place

Parham Naghsh Publication
2014 | Translation
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vida norouz borazjani

Existence, Space and Architecture

Parham Naghsh Publication
2014 | Translation
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vida norouz borazjani

The Rule of Public participation in Sustainable Design Process

International Journal of Asian Social Science
2014-12-15 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

The Position of the Iranian Critique of Architecture Relation to the Topography of Western Critique of Architecture

Honar-Ha-ye Ziba (Fine Arts) in Architecture and Urban Design
2014-06 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Comparative Survey on Conceptual Relation between Music and Architecture Space, in Pre-Modern and Post-Modern Eras, In the Western World

Bagh-e Nazar
2013-01 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani

Persian Gulf: Photo-Research Exhibition, Human Habitation, Architecture, Settlement and Urban Identity

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and School of Architecture and Built Environment University of Westminster
2009 | Book
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vida norouz borazjani

Gardens of Iran: Ancient Wisdom, New Visions; Book of the First International Conference on Persian Garden

I.C.H.O (Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization) and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
2004 | Edited book
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vida norouz borazjani

Art and its Relation to Technology

Soffeh, The Specialist Publication of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University
2003-08 | Journal article
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vida norouz borazjani