Hosein Lorzade
Hosein Lorzade | |
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Hosein Lorzade in 1936 | |
| Born | Hosein ebn-e Mohammad Lorzade 1906 Tehran, Iran |
| Died | 14 September 2004 (aged 97–98) Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Medal of Ferdowsi (1934), First Order of Homayun (1950) |
Hosein ebn-e Mohammad Lorzade (Persian: حسین ابن محمد لرزاده; c. 1906 - 14 September 2004) was an Iranian traditional architect/mimar. He is credited for building a large number of mosques (approximately 864), palaces and other buildings. His most notable works include: the Tomb of Ferdowsi, parts of Sepahsalar Mosque, various buildings in Sa'dabad Complex, sections of Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala and many more. He was a known for his knowledge of variant traditional Persian architecture ornaments, such as Kaseh-sazi.