rah shahr unveils iran's latest monumental landmark on kish island

rah shahr international group unveils its latest landmark project on kish island; the center of pearl trade in the persian gulf located just 18 km from the southern coast of iran. the building is 50 meters high with an average diameter of 10 meters wide and is located on a total surface area covering 61 hectares alongside the western coast. 

kish island’s urban landmark illuminated by the island’s fireworks

rah shahr’s urban landmark reflects the natural form of pearl-holding mussel floating along the sea’s ripples. the museum located on the ground level of the building features four galleries, an amphitheater, offices, coffee shops amongst many other facilities. 

the urban landmark incorporates traditional persian architecture with a toucher of contemporaneity

a preliminary rendering of the project

a bird’s eye view of the construction 

the museum located on the ground floor features a variety of facilities

rah shahr’s urban landmark in the first phases of construction

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom