Senior Associate
BArch, MArch
London, UK
Saman Dadgostar
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Courtesy of ZHA, render by Brick
Saman has contributed to numerous projects from early concept to their latest stages, including the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, Tower C at Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, and Daxia Tower in Xi’an. With expertise in computational and parametric design, she contributed to concept design for major projects such as the Masaryčka Office Development in Prague, Forest Green Rovers Eco Park Stadium in the UK, The Henderson in Hong Kong, and Navi Mumbai International Airport in India.
Courtesy of Brick Visual
Featured Projects
From a design connecting directly with its adjacent park and plazas which transform into a terraced landscape extending upwards within its two towers in Shenzhen, to a office and retail development in Prague, discover highlights of Saman's notable projects at ZHA.
Saman completed her Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture Engineering from Tehran University in Iran and her Master of Architecture and Urbanism with Distinction from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London. She served as a design studio researcher and 3D modelling tutor at Azad University in Iran.
As an architect, Saman collaborates with organisations to guide young designers through workshops, competitions, and critiques, inspiring them to explore bold ideas with a practical, context-driven approach.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Saman has contributed to since joining ZHA.
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Offices
The Masaryčka building in Prague is defined by circulation routes which will provide access to new civic spaces for the city.
Courtesy of ZHA, render by MIR
Sports
The Eco Park stadium for Forest Green Rovers will be an important addition for the community. The club’s heritage, ambition and vision reflect ZHA’s own, combining the latest material research and construction techniques with new design approaches to build a more ecologically sustainable and inclusive architecture.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Tall Buildings
Offices
Developed on the world’s most valuable site purchased by Henderson Land, the 36-storey tower's design shelters new civic plazas enveloped by nature, creating an urban oasis in the centre of the city. Accommodating enhanced workplace flexibility, the building’s smart management system creates a contactless pathway for all occupants, eliminating all contact with communal surfaces.
Render by Negativ
Waterfront view of new Science Centre. render by Negativ. The image is an artist’s impression, and final design may be subject to changes.
Culture
Singapore’s New Science Centre will provide unique facilities and programmes as a destination for all Singaporeans to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Culture
Showcasing the scientific endeavour, ground-breaking research and future possibilities of technology, this new institution will explore the power of science and the technological advancements defining our future.
Courtesy of Brick Visual
Offices
Tall Buildings
The design of Tower C integrates the city and nature within its central green axis with the transit orientated development (TOD) of Shenzhen’s new spine, creating a ‘superscape’ that will become a tower of the future within the Super Headquarters Base.
Photograph by Hufton + Crow
Sports
Xi’an International Football Centre’s 60,000-seat stadium and training grounds are integral to the ongoing development of football in China. Initiated by the Chinese Football Association and China’s national sports development organisations, the new football centre provides facilities of the highest standards to nurture the sport across all levels.
Render by Proloog
Elevation River
Culture
Designed to host local and international productions of opera, dance and drama together with large-scale symphonies and musical theatre, the Art and Culture Centre includes a 1,400-seat Grand Theatre, 500-seat Black-Box Multifunctional Hall, 2,900 sq. m Arts and Education Centre, 3,000m² Conference Centre, 7,500m² Heritage Museum and a 10,000m² Digital Art Gallery.
Render by Hayes Davidson
Mixed Use
Offices
Adjacent to the West Kowloon Cultural District, the 3.2 million sq. ft. development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus connects established and emerging neighbourhoods with a network of public gardens and landscaped plazas.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Grand Canal Gateway Bridge
Transport + Infrastructure
Uniting cultural heritage with 21st century engineering and recyclable materials, the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge is both sculptural and sustainable, designed for longevity with minimal environmental impact.
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