Books
Golnar Tajdar's publications explore the history and heritage of architecture in Iran, with particular attention to twentieth-century architects, buildings and their wider historical and cultural contexts. Her work draws on archival and documentary research, architectural analysis and historical interpretation, examining both individual architectural contributions and the broader circumstances in which buildings and architectural ideas have developed.
The Architectural Heritage of Bank Melli Iran: Selected Buildings by Mohsen Foroughi
میراث معماری بانک ملی ایران: گزیدهای از بناهای محسن فروغی
Golnar Tajdar, Victor Daniel and Parnian Rahimi Kazerouni
2026 · In Persian
- Publisher
- Bank Melli Iran Museum, Tehran
- Research group
- Architecture of Changing Times in Iran (معماری دوران تحول در ایران)
This book examines a selection of Bank Melli Iran buildings designed by Mohsen Foroughi, placing them within the broader development of modern architecture in Iran. Drawing on historical research and documentary material, it explores the architectural character and historical significance of these buildings, while also considering the role of Bank Melli Iran in shaping the architectural landscape of its period.
Maxime Siroux's Architecture
معماری ماکسیم سیرو
Golnar Tajdar and Victor Daniel
2022 · In Persian
- Publisher
- Rahseparan Publications, Tehran
- Research group
- Architecture of Changing Times in Iran (معماری دوران تحول در ایران)
This book examines the life and architectural work of Maxime Siroux, a French architect who, after completing his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, pursued a significant part of his professional career in Iran. It considers his contribution to the architecture of twentieth-century Iran through his work in architectural design, the restoration of historic buildings, teaching and research, and situates his projects within the wider historical context of his activity in Iran.
Hafezieh and Godard's Poetry: An Interpretation of the Architecture of Hafez's Tomb
حافظیه و شعر گدار: تفسیر و تأویل معماری آرامگاه حافظ
Victor Daniel and Golnar Tajdar
2016 · Second edition 2017 · In Persian
This book presents an interpretative study of the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, designed by André Godard. Moving beyond a conventional historical account of the monument, it explores the relationship between architectural form, spatial experience and the poetry of Hafez. Through historical investigation and an interpretative reading of the building, it considers how architecture may express poetic meaning and engage with the cultural and literary significance of its subject.