Pearl Palace, Heritage palace in Mehrshahr, Iran.
The Pearl Palace spans 170 hectares with two concrete domes and a ziggurat structure connected by ramps and stairs near an artificial lake.
William Wesley Peters from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation designed this residence for Princess Shams Pahlavi, completing construction in 1973 at a cost of one million dollars.
The building combines modernist and Pahlavi architectural styles, incorporating circular patterns in doors, furniture, chandeliers, walls, ceilings, and lighting elements throughout the structure.
The palace includes a cinema theater seating 99 people, billiard room, swimming pool, offices, greeting rooms, and living quarters spread across multiple levels.
From an aerial view, the structure resembles an eagle ray holding a pearl, with a deep water area flowing outward like fins.
Location: Alborz Province
Architects: William Wesley Peters, Taliesin Associated Architects
Official opening: 1973
Architectural style: modern architecture, Pahlavi architecture
Made from material: concrete, stone, plaster
GPS coordinates: 35.78778,50.88641
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:13
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