University of Tehran main gate
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The University of Tehran main gate is an iconic modernist architectural landmark and symbolic entrance to Iran’s oldest and most prestigious university.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| University of Tehran main gate canonical | 2 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural structure
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landmark ⓘ modernist architecture ⓘ university entrance gate ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Brutalist-influenced modernism
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Modernism ⓘ |
| associatedPeriod | 20th-century Iranian modernism ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
academic demonstrations
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political gatherings ⓘ students of University of Tehran ⓘ |
| category |
Buildings and structures in Tehran
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Gates in Iran ⓘ University of Tehran NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| context |
entrance to Iran’s most prestigious university
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entrance to Iran’s oldest modern university ⓘ |
| country | Iran ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
icon of Iranian student life
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symbol of intellectual and political activity in Tehran ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
main entrance
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meeting point ⓘ university symbol ⓘ |
| hasPart |
central open passageway
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paired curved concrete wings ⓘ supporting columns ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | cultural symbol of contemporary Iran ⓘ |
| imageMotifOf |
Iranian academic publications covers
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posters related to University of Tehran ⓘ university promotional materials ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Tehran
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University of Tehran campus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Enghelab Street NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
reinforced concrete
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steel ⓘ |
| near | Tehran city center ⓘ |
| notableFor |
distinctive curved concrete forms
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minimalist modernist design ⓘ status as an urban landmark in Tehran ⓘ |
| orientation | faces Enghelab Street ⓘ |
| ownedBy | University of Tehran NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | University of Tehran NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolOf |
Iranian higher education
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University of Tehran NERFINISHED ⓘ modern Iranian architecture ⓘ |
| usedAs |
backdrop for media coverage of student events
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photographic landmark for visitors ⓘ |
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