Iran - Industrial Heritage of textile in the central Plateau of Iran

The last years of the nineteenth century brought changes that its impact not only took place in Europe, but over time, in different parts of the world. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences caused the formation of a new civil societies and created significant changes in the method and process of human life of this era. The most fundamental changes is related to the process of organizing body of the cities. This process, in addition to the transformation of the urban landscape, became a new chapter in architectural styles and methods. Development of spinning and knitting (textile) industrial heritage in Iran shows that this heritage as a newfound function was an indication of Iranian modern era that changed the landscapes of a number of cities in Iran. Accordingly, important Iranian cities became known as “industrial cities” because of the upper mention alterations. Different patterns of industrial heritage complied with its function and were also under the influence of climatic conditions of the regions. The buildings that have been built for industrial purposes have large lengthy spaces due to the emergence of new tools and machineries, increase in production and number of worker, etc. They were also obliged to observe series of standards and regulations thus introduced a new type of architecture, i.e. representing a fully functional architecture. Features of this new architecture are completely different from the traditional ones. It can be said that each of these structures were typological examples of industrial heritage regarding spinning and knitting with specific function also concerning climatic conditions e.g. in Isfahan there is more tendencies to use a combination of modern and traditional architectural patterns while in Yazd the architecture of such industrial functions have kept their traditional methods as making use of columned hall with vaults and domes accompanying traditional and local decorations. Industrial Heritage of Textile is a serial nomination which includes a set of architectural masterpieces regarding textile industry in the central plateau of Iran.