Yaroslava Romanova on the Villa Magazine Launches Italian Villas Special Issue

November 21, 2023

Villa Magazine Launches Italian Villas Special Issue "Discovering the Origins of Contemporary Villas in Italy"

The Villa Magazine has launched its special issue on Italian Villas, titled "Contemporary Villas in Italy, Discovering the Origins". The event was organized in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Tehran and featured a discussion on the special edition, which highlights the state of 27 Italian contemporary villas designed by 14 Italian architects and architectural studies. The issue also explores the role of the Villa in contemporary architecture and the contribution of Italian architecture in this field. The launch event featured speeches by prominent Iranian architects and a presentation on the future of the Villa.

 

We invite you to watch the video of this exciting unveiling event on YouTube to delve deeper into the world of Italian Villas and the special edition of Villa Magazine. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube.

 
Yaroslava Romanova, Head of the Cultural Section at the Italian Embassy in Tehran, welcomed guests to the launch event of the Villa Magazine's special issue on Italian Villas. The issue, titled "Contemporary Villas in Italy, Discovering the Origins", was supported by the Italian embassy and featured a discussion on the special edition, which highlights the state of 27 Italian contemporary villas designed by 14 Italian architects and architectural studies.
The chief editor and CEO of the Villa Magazine, Mr. Amir Abbas Aboutalebi, thanked the Italian embassy for their support and expressed his excitement about the special issue. He noted that the Villa Magazine has a unique interdisciplinary approach to architecture, combining culture, health, ethics, and human-centered concerns.

Ambassador Perrone, Ambassador of Italy, delivered an inspirational speech on the collaboration between Italy and Iran in the field of architecture and design. He highlighted the success of the "Tehran Design Exhibition" and expressed his appreciation for the Villa Magazine's focus on Italian architecture.

The event also featured speeches by prominent Iranian architects, including Kamran Afshar Naderi, who shared his insights on the role of the Villa in contemporary architecture, and Firouz Firouz, who discussed the future of the Villa. The launch event concluded with a presentation on the phenomenology of the Villa by Mehrdad Iravanian.

The Villa Magazine's special issue on Italian Villas is now available, and guests were invited to grab their own copy and share their thoughts during the buffet lunch served at the event. The conference room was also open for visitors to view original photos from the Villa Magazine and the chandelier designed by the magazine.

The launch event was a success, bringing together architects, diplomats, and guests to celebrate the collaboration between Italy and Iran in the field of architecture and design. The Villa Magazine's special issue on Italian Villas is a testament to the rich history and contemporary relevance of Italian architecture.

 

 

Edited by Villa Magazine editorial
Special Issue Annual Edition 2023
Vol. 15
© All rights reserved. Villa Magazine 2015-2026
ISSN: 2981-197X (EN)
ISSN: 2981-1961 (FA)
Registration No. 74246
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