Project
Ivan shahr

Category 
Best Project of Public Building or Facility

About the project (provided by the applicant)
This project redefines the traditional role of a bank, transforming it into a cultural and civic landmark that reflects both local heritage and modern needs. Here's a concise summary of the key ideas.
The bank serves as an urban landmark, blending with Semnan’s heritage and urban character. It creates an architectural identity that turns banking into a cultural symbol, open to the public with plazas and verandas.
The bank's design features a porous brick façade and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, symbolizing transparency, trust, and inclusivity. It builds confidence between people and institutions, becoming a space for community 
This bank serves as a prototype for evolving global financial institutions. By merging culture, sustainability, and technology, it shifts from a transactional space to a civic hub for belonging.

Location
Moallem Boulevard, Semnan, Iran

Project design year
2025

Applicant
Mohammadreza Ghanei, architect

Authors of the project
Polsheer architect

Visualization
Polsheer architect

Status of the project
Conceptual design