The Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Tehran assessed its needs in 2011 to address the shortage of educational spaces and physical development. In 2014, with the support of the Faculty Support Foundation, it organized a design competition for a building on a plot of land measuring 3,377 square meters. The consultant, in collaboration with Atak Consulting Engineers, won the first place in this competition. The main concept of the competition was to promote creative learning and create spaces for modern educational methods. In this approach, learning is conducted interactively and meaningfully by the learner instead of being a one-way transfer of knowledge from the teacher to the student. This design departs from traditional patterns and transforms architecture into a collection of interactive spaces.

In this design, the land is considered as part of the architecture rather than as a landscape. By utilizing strategies such as floating and detaching from the ground, the architecture moves toward independent forms. Architectural spaces maintain their independence while simultaneously creating unexpected connections among elements.

The building lobby establishes a distinction between the interior and exterior spaces and gradually shapes the connection. The exhibition space connects to other parts of the building through the central core and stairs, while the central space (atrium) with natural light and a porous façade creates a fluid experience of movement and life within the building. The Arghavan axis, passing through the building and connecting to the central courtyard, transforms it into a flexible urban domain for various events.

The Civil Engineering building is designed as a practical example for structures and installations, with its structure and facilities prominently displayed. The visible structure of the building reflects its educational content, and the installations, acting as vital arteries, clearly connect to various architectural elements. The skeleton of the building, with columns fully exposed and large trusses suspending the upper floors, elegantly showcases itself. These suspended floors create an open space for the rooftop garden.

The green roof in the southern section, with a wide console and a special column, forms the entrance canopy of the building, and the structure’s suspension over the ground floor emphasizes the building’s solidity. On the northern side, a portico similar to those of the university’s faculties faces the central courtyard, and its columns highlight the significance and dignity of the building.

Key features of the building include transparency, readability, and the independence of structural and mechanical components. The interstitial spaces are designed to be lively and interactive, creating an innovative environment for creative and groundbreaking education.