Shapuri House, Pahlavi mansion in Shiraz, Iran.
Shapuri House is a two-story mansion in Shiraz, Iran, built in the Pahlavi architectural style using brick, mortar, tile, and wood. A large balcony supported by stone pillars marks the main facade, and the interior rooms are lined with ceramic work in traditional patterns.
The house was built in the 1930s by Engineer Abolghasem Mohandesi, a period when Iran was opening up to European influences under the first Pahlavi Shah. That shift brought new building techniques and decorative ideas into the country that are directly visible here.
The western facade of Shapuri House shows a mix of Persian ornament and European motifs that was unusual for a private home of that era. Inside, the gypsum details and ceramic patterns follow the same idea, giving each room a different feel from the next.
Shapuri House now operates as a museum and restaurant, so visitors can tour the building and also eat there during their visit. The grounds are not large, and a half afternoon is usually enough to see most of what it has to offer.
The garden holds cedar, maple, and fruit trees growing side by side, which is unusual for a private city plot of this size. This mix of ornamental and productive trees suggests the garden was designed for everyday use, not just for show.
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