parshia.qaregozloo

Born in 1974, she earned her Master's degree in Architecture in 1999 from Islamic Azad University, Tehran Central Branch, defending her thesis titled *Yazd City Hall and City Council*.

From 2007 to 2015, she began her professional practice at her private firm, *Faragard*. In 2015, she co-founded *BonnArq* Architecture, Urban Design, and Landscape firm alongside Behzad Atabaki, serving as a board member and partner. She has gained extensive experience in architectural and urban planning studies, feasibility assessments, design, and executive management of architectural projects, landscape architecture, and interior design, and continues to be actively engaged in these fields.

In 2015, after winning first place in a competition, she and Behzad Atabaki represented Iranian architecture as the artistic directors of Iran’s National Pavilion at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale. She has participated in numerous architectural competitions, many of which she has been selected as a winner. In addition to her professional work, she has also been involved in academia.

Since 2013, she has been working with the *Tehran Institute for Metropolis Studies* and currently serves as one of its directors, engaging in interdisciplinary activities at the intersection of architecture, urban planning, sociology, and art, both in research and executive roles.

Beyond designing, supervising, and executing over 200 residential, office, commercial, urban regeneration, and landscape projects—among the most notable being *the landscape design and development strategy for Chitgar Lake, the Chaharbagh Axis, and the Fakhr Razi Axis in Saqqez*—she has won awards and received commendations in numerous domestic and international architecture and urban design competitions, including being nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF).

Teaching, Research, and Discourse Experience:
2023- now Guest Lecturer Contemporary Architects Association
2022-2023 Guest lecturer Pars Unversity
-2013–2019: Guest Lecturer, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning
-2012–2013: Guest Lecturer, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen Branch
-2009–2012: Guest Lecturer, Islamic Azad University, Robat Karim Branch
2015: Member of the Scientific Committee for Selecting Architectural Works, Society of Iranian Architects, Venice Art Biennale 2015 (Architecture Section)
2016: Member of the Scientific and Strategic Committee of the First Tehran Architecture Biennale
2016: Secretary of *Post-Oil City Dialogues*, House of Architecture and Urban Discourse
2016: Curator of Triangle 2 – Contemporaneity from Theory to Practice
-2017–2018: Competition Director for Golshahr Mosque and Plaza, Karaj
Organizational Experience:
-2014–2017: Member of the Board of Directors, Society of Iranian Architects
2013–Present: Executive Director and Board Member, Tehran Institute for Metropolis Studies

Professional Experience:
2015–Present: Founder and Chairwoman of the Board, BonnArq Architecture and Urban design firm.
2007–2015: Founder, *Faragard Architects*, Tehran
2004–2005: Co-founder, Rai Studio, with Pouya Khazaei
2003–2004: Project Manager and Design Architect, Sama Consulting Engineers
1999–2000: Design Collaborator, Bahram Shirdel & Associates, Tehran
1997–1998: Design Assistant , Amood Consulting Engineers(Urban Facade Design of Enghelab Street) Awards and Honors:
2021: Nominee, Aga Khan Award for Architecture (Chahargah House) Competition*, Atabak Neighborhood
2021: Highly mentioned competition, *Tehran Science Museum
2019: Honorable Mention, Urban Regeneration Competition (Tehran-Tabriz Railway Tunnel Overhead Space)

2018: Top Competition Manager in Architecture and Urban Design (Ministry of Roads and Urban Development)
2018: Second Prize, *Connection of Persian Gulf Lake to Chitgar Forest Park*
2018: Jury Member, *Iranshahr Idea Competition (Imam Airport)*
2017: Finalist, *House (Villa) Category, World Architecture Festival (WAF)
2017: First Prize, *Pars Residential Complex, Kish Island*
2016: Representative of Iranian Architecture, Designer and Artistic Director of Iran’s National Pavilion, Venice Architecture Biennale
2013–2016: Four-time Competition Director for *Proposals for Tehran* (Tehran Institute for Metropolis Studies)
2008: Selected Entry, *Martyrs of the Persian Gulf Memorial Competition*
1997: *Azadi Cinema Competition*, First Stage Selection (Exhibited among top entries by the Ministry of housing.

Behzad Atabaki, a prominent architect in Iran and my
Partner in BonnArq Architecture and Urban design firm based in Tehran.
Contact Number: 00989121592551
Email: behzad.atabaki@gmail.com

The future of architecture lies at the intersection of sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Globally, we are moving toward regenerative design, carbon-neutral buildings, and AI-driven smart cities that optimize energy, water, and livability. In Iran, where traditional architecture has long embraced passive cooling and natural materials, modern innovations like solar-integrated facades, and adaptive reuse can redefine urban resilience.
Meanwhile, Iran's architectural future hinges on grasping theoretical shifts in architecture and forging innovative creative directions.

**Commitment to Sustainable Development in Architecture**

Sustainable development is the cornerstone of responsible architecture, ensuring that our built environments harmonize with ecological balance, social equity, and economic resilience. As an architect, I am committed to integrating sustainable practices—prioritizing energy efficiency, regenerative design, and eco-conscious materials—to minimize environmental impact while enhancing livability. By championing innovation, green building standards, and community-centric solutions, I strive to create spaces that not only meet today’s needs but also safeguard resources for future generations. Together, we can design a sustainable legacy.