Iran's contemporary architecture scene is on the brink of a boom after the lifting of economic sanctions. We've collected together 11 of the best examples from the country's new crop of buildings and bridges.

Termeh Office Building by Farshad Mehdizadeh and Ahmad Bathaei

Located in Hamedan, northern Iran, this office and retail building has a brick facade that extends out to create a wave-like roof that members of the public can climb and sit on. Find out more about Termeh Office Building »

Mosha House by New Wave Architecture

Designed to the make the most of its steep hillside site outside Tehran, Mosah House consists of three stacked boxes that are each angled towards a different view. Find out more about Mosha House »

Kahrizak residential building by CAAT Studio
Angled brick screens shade the interiors of this housing block in Tehran by CAAT Studio, with the gaps and perforations in the material used to help ventilate the spaces. Find out more about Kahrizak »

Tabiat Bridge by Leila Aragian

Designed by young Iranian architect Leila Araghian, this is currently the largest pedestrian bridge in the country at 270 metres long. It connects Tehran's Abo Atash Park and Taleghani Park across a busy highway. Find out more about Tabiat Bridge »

Andarzgoo residential building by Ayeneh Office

The six-storey Andarzgoo building has an apartment on each floor, and was designed to offer a calm, restrained presence in a neighbourhood that is crowded with different buildi...