Our Projects
research, conservation, and revitalization projects across Iran
World Heritage & National Treasures
The management and improvement project of the Bisotun UNESCO World Heritage Site
The management and improvement project of the Bisotun UNESCO World Heritage Site was carried out between 2010 and 2018 with the participation of Iran University of Science and Technology as the lead designer and chief...
Palangan Village Improvement Plan (Hawraman)
The improvement and management plan for Palangan Village in the Hawraman region of Kurdistan was commissioned to the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory by the Hawraman World Heritage Base and completed in 2021. The...
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 coll...
The management and improvement project of the Taq-e Bostan historic site
The management and improvement project of the Taq-e Bostan historic site was carried out between 2011 and 2018 with the participation of Iran University of Science and Technology as the lead designer and chief supervi...
Cultural Heritage and Tourism Base of the Historic Village of Abyaneh
The Abyaneh Cultural Heritage Base began its activities in 2004, undertaking a wide range of research, academic, and practical projects within the historic village of Abyaneh and its surrounding areas. Dr. Hosein Raei...
The impact of acoustic impulses and environmental vibrations on Sa’dabad Historical Complex
In 2025, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Sa’dabad Historical Complex and the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory. This collaboration was established to advance research activities and strengthen...
Persian Qanat Study
Specialized research on the Persian qanat system and its role in Iran's agricultural heritage and vernacular architecture.
Cultural Heritage and Tourism Base of the Historic City of Niasar
The Cultural Heritage and Tourism Base of the Historic City of Niasar began its activities in 2004, with the aim of promoting research and the conservation of the city’s historical and cultural heritage. Alongside its...
Architectural & Urban Heritage
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the Manzariyeh Caravanserai
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the Manzariyeh Caravanserai and Guesthouse, recognized as one of the earliest modern Iranian guesthouses dating back to the late Qajar period, was commissioned in 2024 to...
South Yazd Factory Conservation (Yazd Textile Museum)
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the South Yazd Factory was carried out with the aim of revitalizing a valuable industrial heritage site and transforming it into the “Yazd Textile Museum.” In this projec...
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 tran...
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of Kunjan Cham Castle in Ilam Province
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of Kunjan Cham Castle in Ilam Province, a manor fortress dating back to the Qajar period, was commissioned to the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory by the Revitalization...
Consolidation and Restoration of the Chaharsu of Qom Grand Bazaar
The conservation and rehabilitation of the Chaharsu of Qom Grand Bazaar is a specialized and technically complex project undertaken by the Cultural Heritage Studies Laboratory. Located at the heart of Qom’s historic b...
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the Mousa Khani Mansion
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the Mousa Khani Mansion in Shahr Babak, a notable Qajar-era building, was commissioned in 2025 to the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory by both the private sector and...
The improvement project of Kohneh Square and Sara-ye Mollah Hossein in Qom
The improvement project of Kohneh Square in Qom and the conservation of Sara-ye Mollah Hossein, recognized as a pioneering initiative with cultural and economic approaches, was commissioned in 2023 to the Cultural Her...
Boundary delineation of historical sites in Qom Province
Boundary delineation projects for historical sites in Qom Province have been carried out continuously by the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory from approximately 2011 to 2026, covering more than 100 sites. These p...
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the historic Najafi House in Babol
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the historic Najafi House in Babol, recognized as a prominent Qajar-era manor house in Mazandaran Province, was commissioned to the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory...
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the Vafaei Manor in Ghazi Bala
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the Vafaei Mansion in Ghazi Bala, a manor house dating back to the reign of Mohammad Shah Qajar, was commissioned in 2019 by the owners (descendants of Mohammad Hossein K...
The adaptive reuse project of the historic Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri House
The adaptive reuse project of the historic Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri House in the historic fabric of Tehran, aimed at transforming it into a museum, was commissioned to the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory by the Be...
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the historic Allameh House
The conservation and adaptive reuse project of the historic Allameh House in Qom was carried out by the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory between 2017 to 2020. In this project, the physical authenticity and histor...
Conservation and Rehabilitation of the Open-Air Amphitheatre Iran University of Science and Technology
The Open-Air Amphitheatre of Iran University of Science and Technology can be regarded as a valuable example of Iran’s modern architectural heritage. Designed and constructed before the Islamic Revolution at the heart...
Agricultural 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 Heritag...
The study of the nomadic heritage of the Qashqai Tribe
The study of the nomadic heritage of the Qashqai Tribe was conducted between 2024 and 2026 under the supervision of Dr. Hosein Raie at the Cultural Heritage Research Laboratory. The research examined both tangible and...
The research project on the vineyard garden-houses of Balu village
The research project on the grape garden-houses of Balu village in West Azerbaijan Province, as part of Iran’s agricultural heritage, was conducted between 2023 and 2025 under the supervision of Dr. Hosein Raei. The s...
The study of the agricultural heritage system of Khavidak village in Yazd
The study of the agricultural heritage system of Khavidak village in Yazd was conducted with the aim of identifying, analyzing, and interpreting both the tangible and intangible structures of this system. The research...
Study of Pastoral Heritage in the Baladeh Region, Mazandaran
One of the research projects supported by the laboratory focuses on the pastoral heritage of the Baladeh region in Mazandaran Province. Adopting a comprehensive approach, this study examines both tangible heritage—such as the architectural materials and structures associated with pastoral life—and intangible heritage, including traditions, rituals, indigenous knowledge, and traditional techniques.
Documentation of the Historical Gavart Farm, Isfahan
The research conducted within the scope of the laboratory's academic activities focuses on the documentation of the historic Gurt Farm in Isfahan. This study was carried out as a Master’s thesis in Architectural Conservation at the Iran University of Science and Technology.