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About Me
Welcome to my journey as an architect—My name is Ali Ahmadi Moghaddam, born in 1998, two year that marked the cusp of the millennium and set the stage for my distinct design perspective. Growing up alongside the rapid evolution of technology and sustainability, I’ve been inspired to blend traditional architectural wisdom with cutting-edge innovation, crafting spaces that are as eco-friendly as they are visionary.
After earning my undergraduate degree in architecture in 2023, I was honored to rank first nationwide in the Master’s entrance exam, which led me to pursue my Master’s at University of Tehran under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Alireza Einifar. My passion lies in exploring how architecture can shape social dynamics, culture, and climate, with a keen interest in the rich histories of Islamic, Iranian, Greek, Roman, and East Asian architecture. These traditions fuel my drive to create designs that respect cultural heritage but also address today’s urgent environmental and social challenges.
As I set my sights on a PhD in Architecture, my mission is to push the boundaries of sustainable and vernacular architecture, forging innovative design solutions that resonate with both the past and the future.
Education
- Master’s Degree, Architectural Engineering. (2023-2025)
School of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran
- TA for Sketching Class and Provided feedback on students’ work and facilitated improvement in their sketching skills (2024)
- Designed and proposed the project A Modern Crossroad Footbridge for the City of Tehran
- Designed and proposed the project: The Social and Environmental Role of the Courtyard House in Indigenous Greco-Roman and Iranian Residential Architecture
- Bachelor’s Degree, Architectural Engineering. (2018-2023)
School of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran- Thesis Title: Designing a Museum for Iran’s Liquid Legacy: A Persian Garden Approach
- Overall GPA: 3.94/4
Publication
- Ali Ahmadi Moghaddam, and Majid Parchami Jalal “Criteria for Senior-Friendly Housing and Urban Spaces from an Architectural Perspective.” In Proceedings of the 4th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Materials and Environment, Helsinki, Finland, March 10, 2025.
- Ali AhmadiMoghaddam, Nasrin Batavi, Mahdi Soliemani. “A Modern Crossroad Footbridge for the City of Tehran.” In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Researches in Science & Engineering, the 6th International Congress on Civil, Architecture and Urbanism in Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, January 30, 2025.
- Ali Ahmadi Moghaddam and Alireza Einifar “The Role of Traditional Courtyard Houses in Iran and Mesopotamia in Sustainable Urban Development.” In Proceedings of the 10th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Development, Tehran, Iran, December 2–4, 2024.
- Ali AhmadiMoghaddam and Alireza Einifar. “The Social and Environmental Role of the Courtyard House in Indigenous Greco-Roman and Iranian Residential Architecture.” arq: Architectural Research Quarterly Journal, under review.
- Ali AhmadiMoghaddam and Saeid Khaghani. “Garden of Philosophy: A Nature-Oriented Idea of University.” Journal of Art and Architecture Studies, Accepted for publication, 2025.
- Ali AhmadiMoghaddam and Alireza Einifar. “The Inward-Looking Urban House in Iran, Greece, and China.” Under process.
- Ayoub Alinia and Ali AhmadiMoghaddam. “The Evolution of Thresholds in Traditional Iranian Schools: Emphasis on the Concept of Liminality”. The Journal of Architecture. Under review
Awards & Honors
- Ranked 1st in the National Graduate Entrance Exam for Architecture (Theoretical Exam and Sketching Exam) in Iran in 2023.
- Ranked 2nd in the National Graduate Entrance Exam for Architecture Group (Architecture, Islamic Architecture, Iranian Architectural Studies, Reconstruction After Disaster, and Interior Architecture) among 9,065 candidates in Iran in 2023.
- Best Architecture Project Reward for “Timeless Learning: The Sustainable Courtyard School”
Selected as part of the Exhibition of the Outstanding Works at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran, recognizing outstanding design and innovation, 2024
Book Cover
The Book cover I designed and illustrate for the book “Factors Effecting the Preservation of Indigenous Housing Values and the Regional Texture of Sistan in Line with the Revitalization of Rural Settlements”, Dr. Mohammad Sepahi
The original english version of this article could be find:
Sepahi, Mohammad et al. “Factors Effecting the Preservation of Indigenous Housing Values and the Regional Texture of Sistan in Line with the Revitalization of Rural Settlements.” Journal of Research and Rural Planning 12.3 (2023): 57-75.
Skills
- Languages: English (Advanced. IELTS score: 7.5 – R 8.5, L 7.5, S8, W 6.5), Persian (Native).
- Technical Skills:
- Software: Blender, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Enscape, AutoCAD, SketchUp
- Drawing skills: Sketching, Ink drawing, Watercolor painting, Digital painting
- Other Skills: Self-motivated, Teamwork, communication, Responsibility, Problem-Solving