During Spring 2019, six graduate students in Dr. Khosrow Bozorgi’s Architectural Design IV course designed and proposed six concepts for the Persian Cultural Center in Oklahoma City.
The course encourages innovative exploration, analysis, and experimentation in developing concept/schematic proposals.
“Their designs are inspired by the essence of Persian architecture,” said Bozorgi.
The students spent over four months designing both the exterior and interior of the building. One design aspect they had to focus on was the influence of classic Persian geometry.
“We are creating a modern contemporary building that escalates the old historical geometry,” said Nour Beshir, a student in the accelerated 2-year Master of Architecture program.
“The most challenging part of the project was bringing together the geometric space frame with the functionality of the building,” said Sean Harrell, another student in the accelerated program.
In addition to the design of the building, the students utilized Persian influence with the gardens and landscaping portion of the project.
Check out the video below to see all of the student designs!
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture announces John Harris as Associate Dean for Research ad interim, effective Aug. 25, 2026, until the permanent position is filled.
Gibbs College is pleased to announce the 2026 Gibbs College Faculty & Staff Awards recipients. These individuals were recognized by Dean Butzer during the Gibbs College Back to School Meeting and will be honored during the Celebration Banquet in October. They were nominated by their colleagues via an open nomination process.
Telesis, the Gibbs College of Architecture’s student journal, has been awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to support its next two issues, “Pause” (Volume IX) and “React” (Volume X).
