FARZAN SHAMASBLOU
Architect and Designer
- Studio Director | Owner of Pratic™
SUMMARY
Farzan Shamasblou is an Iranian architect and multidisciplinary designer, and has been the design director of Pratic studio since 2016. He earned his Master’s degree from IA University in Tehran after having completed his bachelor in Khayyam University of Mashhad, IRAN. Prior to founding PRATIC Studio, Farzan was an associate architect at “Shirdel and Associates Architects”, and previously worked in both independent and collaborative design environments. Interested in creative problem solving and critical design thinking, Farzan has worked on multiple projects in various fields of design, including award-winning architectural projects, as well as furniture, products and artworks that have been featured in exhibitions.
EDUCATION
- 2010, Architecture, BA, Khayyam University, MASHHAD/IRAN
- 2014, Architectural Engineering, MSc, IA University, TEHRAN/IRAN
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2016-Present, Archinect/Owner, PRATIC Studio, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2015-2016, Associate Architect, Shirdel and Partners, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2013-2014, Design Collaborator, Fazad Studio, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2011-2013, Senior Designer, Schema Architects, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2009-2010, Junior Designer, Naghsh Avgoun Consulting Engineers, MASHHAD/IRAN.
MIXED EXHIBITIONS
- 2018, "Composed on Scaffolding; Architects Fine Arts Group Expo", Saye' Art Gallery, SHIRAZ/IRAN.
- 2019, "Tehran Furniture Design Event", International Exhibition, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2020, "Collaborative Design Exhibition", IranMall Exhibition, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2022, "Iranian National Stone Design Festival", 22-28 January, The Stone Melody Gallery, TEHRAN/IRAN.
AWARDS
- 2023, Bronze Winner, A' Design Award, Homeware Design Category, COMO/ITALY. [adesignaward.com]
- 2022, Winner, WA Awards, 41st Cycle, World Architecture Community. [worldarchitecture.org]
- 2022, 3rd Place, Iranian National Stone Design Festival, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2019, Honorable Mention, ‘Farahzad Eco Park’ Environmental Design Competition, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2017, Honorable Mention, 2nd Iran Architectural Biennial, Associated with the Project "Iran Pavilion for Expo 2015- Fazad Studio", TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2014, 2nd Place, 'Shinabad Memorial' Architectural Design Competition, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2013, 2nd Place, 'IRAN Pavilion for Expo 2015' Design Competition, In Collaboration with Fazad Studio, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2012, 1st Place, 'Central Square Monument' Design Competition, ANZALI/IRAN.
- 2012, 2nd Place, 'HomaKids Mixed-Use Complex' Architectural Design Competition, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2011, 2nd Place, 'Khayyam Gateway' Design Competition, MASHHAD/IRAN.
- 2010, 2nd Place, 'Palestine Memorial' Design Competition, MASHHAD/IRAN.
PRESS APPEARANCES
- 2020, "Collaborative Design Exhibition", SharghDaily, Page 10, February 24, TEHRAN/IRAN. [sharghdaily.com]
- 2020, "Architectural Drawings; Critical Intervention in the Image as an Action to Change Reality", Shamasblou, F. [etoood.com]
- 2018, "Composed on Scaffolding; Architects Fine Arts Group Expo", August 09. [honaronline.ir]
- 2016, "Aesthetics of Destruction; On Visual Art Series by Farzan Shamasblou", Akbarzadeh, M, September 04. [memari.online]
- 2014, "Iran Pavilion for Milan Expo 2015; Collaborative Project", February 04. [iranian-architect.ir]
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
- 2012, "Manufacturing Simplexities", AA Visiting School, TEHRAN/IRAN
- 2013, "Lighting Design Contest", ID Reporter, TEHRAN/IRAN.
- 2015, "Architecture, Space and The Folding Theory", ArchCA, TEHRAN/IRAN
TECHNICAL/SOFTWARE SKILLS
- Project Management
- Conception and Design Solution Providing
- Architectural Planning and Programming
- Product Development and Packaging Design
Design Softwares
- Rhinoceros, Advanced.
- Autocad, Advanced.
- Sketchup, Intermediate.
- Grasshopper, Novice.
- Revit Architecture, Novice.
3D Modeling and Rendering
- 3D's Max, Intermediate.
- Vray, Intermediate.
- Keyshot, Intermediate.
- Lumion, Intermediate.
Graphic and Drawing
- Photoshop, Advanced.
- Sketchup Layout, Advanced.
- InDesign, Intermediate.
- Illustrator, Intermediate.