Our Projects
Research, conservation, and revitalization across Iran's cultural heritage
The study of Dowlatabad historic village and farmstead in Qom Province
The study and management project of Dowlatabad historic village and farm in Qom Province was selected in 2019 as a pilot research case for historic rural settlements and agricultural landscapes by the Cultural Heritage R...
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The impact of acoustic impulses and environmental vibrations on Golestan Palace World Heritage Site
In 2025, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Golestan Palace World Heritage Site and the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory. The agreement aims to expand scientific, research, and conservation collabor...
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The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the historic Bagheri House
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the historic Bagheri House in Gorgan was completed in 2016 under the design leadership of Dr. Hosein Raei, in collaboration with Reza Mafakher, with the objective of transforming the complex into a heritage hospitality destination...
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2016-2019
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Videos
Documentaries and visual stories from our field research
Books
Specialized publications on Iran's architectural and cultural heritage
A collection of archaeological articles in Bisotun
Niasarnameh: Notes on the historical monuments of Iran 2
Abyaneh: Notes on the historical monuments of Iran 1
The architecture of historical farms of Iran
Human-Environment Relations in Historic Villages: Khovidk & Fahraj & Fahraj
News & Events
Latest updates from our research, conservation, and academic activities
Human-Environment Relations in Historic Villages: Khovidk & Fahraj
The CH Lab collaborated with the University of Tehran on the publication of this book, based on field studies in the historic village of Khovidk involving Dr. Hosein Raei, Mohsen Biglari, and Fatemeh Jabari-Nik among others.
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Khovidk, Yazd
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Mousa Khani Mansion; A Renewed Grandeur
The conservation and rehabilitation of the historic Mousa Khani Mansion in Shahr-e Babak began in 2025. Windcatcher restoration is complete, mechanical and electrical installations are under way, and plasterwork conservation in the central courtyard continues under CH Lab supervision.
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Specialized Meeting on "Cultural Heritage Damaged by War" Held at Golestan Palace
The specialized meeting on cultural heritage damaged by war, examining international strategies for safeguarding the historical identity of cities, was held at the Golestan Palace complex, organized by the Tehran Municipality Center for Architectural and Urban Studies. Specialists and researchers in cultural heritage, architecture, and urban planning discussed theoretical and practical approaches to protecting cities and historic sites in times of crisis and war.
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Golestan Palace
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