Explanation the model of influential indexes in the architectural designs architectural’s works of Darvish and Foroughi in European countries

Tarkalam, Ghazaleh; Pitzalis, Efisio; Daneshpajouh, Hamid

doi:10.22034/ijumes.2025.2057465.1305

Explanation the model of influential indexes in the architectural designs architectural’s works of Darvish and Foroughi in European countries

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Ghazaleh Tarkalam ¹

Efisio Pitzalis ²

Hamid Daneshpajouh ³

¹ Ph.D. Student, University of Campania (Luigi Vanvitelli), Italy

² Professor, Dipartimento di Architettura e Disegno Industriale, Italy

³ Assistant Professor, Department of City and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

10.22034/ijumes.2025.2057465.1305

Abstract

Iranian architecture boasts a rich heritage, continually evolving to meet modern demands while honoring its historical roots. This research investigates the key factors influencing the architectural designs of prominent Iranian architects, Darvish and Foroughi, specifically within the context of European countries. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach with a developmental aim, emphasizing a deep exploration of theoretical underpinnings. Information was gathered through both library research and field studies, drawing upon resources from academic institutions' architecture departments, international databases, and online sources. The research process involved examining the architects' historical backgrounds, works, and design methodologies. Key factors were extracted, and the Delphi method was used to establish final indicators, resulting in a proposed model. Findings indicate that "attention to user needs," "understanding local culture," and "environmental sustainability" were the most impactful indicators, receiving high scores from experts, 4.96, 4.94, and 4.79 respectively. These factors significantly shaped the architectural designs of Darvish and Foroughi in European settings. The research proposes a structural model based on these findings, offering valuable insights for future architectural studies. Subsequent research can leverage this framework to evaluate the effectiveness of these factors in individual architectural projects.

Graphical Abstract

Explanation the model of influential indexes in the architectural designs architectural’s works of Darvish and Foroughi in European countries

Highlights

Iranian architects have continuously adapted and innovated, shaping a rich architectural legacy that blends the past with the present.
The aim of the current research is to investigate the factors influencing the architecture of two famous Iranian architects in European countries.
The findings show that the indexes of attention to user needs, understanding local culture and environmental sustainability received high average scores of 4.96, 4.94, and 4.79 have the highest score and as a result the most impact in explaining the indicators affecting the architectural designs of Darvish and Foroughi in the architectural design in European countries in the process of developing the framework of indicators.
In future studies, each architect's architectural works can be examined and evaluated based on the level of effectiveness of each factor.

Keywords

Delphi method

European countries

Iranian architecture

Jahangir Darvish

Mohsen Foroughi