Name: Iran's International Exposition 2027
Start: 2027
Location: Islamic Republic of Iran

Iran Pavilion Design Competition for Expo 2027

2 December - 15 February 2027

Introduction to the Iran Pavilion Design Competition for Expo 2027

Iran will participate in Expo 2027 Belgrade within the “Playing Together” section, presenting indigenous games such as Chovgan (polo), backgammon, and Zurkhaneh sports in a contemporary manner. The Iranian Pavilion, designed with an intelligent, human-centered, and experiential approach, will reflect recent developments in urban leisure and convey the message of global peace through play—as a shared human capacity. The International Exhibitions Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran is organizing an architectural competition to design this pavilion.

Competition Schedule

Iran will participate in Expo 2027 under the theme “Playing Together,” presenting traditional games such as polo (Chovgan), backgammon (Takhteh-Nard), and Zurkhaneh sports in a contemporary way. The Iranian Pavilion should convey a message of global peace through play, adopting an intelligent, human-centered, and experiential approach.
The International Exhibitions Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran is organizing this architectural competition. For more information, please click the link below:

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Competition Registration

Those interested in participating in the International Iran Pavilion Design Competition for Expo 2027 Belgrade, themed “Playing for Humanity,” may download and complete the form available at the link below and submit it along with the required documents, as specified in the competition brief, to the following email address:
info@iranexpoglobal.com

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Stages of the competition

The first stage of the competition is the call for entries and registration, during which participants submit the required documents as per the guidelines. After the registration deadline, the organizer conducts an initial review and announces the list of eligible participants. An orientation session is then held, after which participants submit their entries by the specified deadline, and the jury begins the evaluation process.

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Competition Schedule

The competition timeline is as follows:
1. Announcement of the call for entries
2. Registration deadline and document submission
3. Initial evaluation of participants
4. Orientation session with qualified participants
5. Submission of entries
6. Jury evaluation
7. Announcement of results and exhibition of selected works
For more information, please download the file below.

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Competition Prizes

The competition prizes include cash awards for the top three winners, honorary certificates for outstanding participants, and the opportunity for selected designs to be implemented by the organizing body. Additionally, the winning entries will be showcased in a dedicated exhibition and published in the competition’s official catalog. These rewards not only recognize the artistic and technical creativity of participants but also pave the way for future collaborations on similar projects.

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Announcements

Apr 27, 2026

The results of the evaluation process are hereby announced in the Jury Panel's Statement, as follows

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Feb 22, 2026

Receiving works

Please be informed that the process of receiving submissions will take place on Saturday, 1404/12/9 , at the Persian Gulf Pearl Hall, Tehran International Exhibition Center, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Feb 7, 2026

Question and Answer (2)

Answer to the questions of the **Iran Pavilion Content, Scenario, and Design Competition** for Expo 2027 - Part Two

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Feb 1, 2026

Submission deadline for works

Greetings. This is to inform you that, in response to the request of the majority of participants, the submission deadline for works has been extended until Saturday, 9 Esfand 1404 (corresponding to a...

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Dec 29, 2025

Question and Answer

This notice addresses common questions regarding the design of small pavilions at Expo 2027, briefly covering topics such as the possibility of omitting façade walls, mezzanine height regulations, max...

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Dec 20, 2025

Invitation to the briefing meeting for selected participants

All selected participants who have received an invitation email along with a code are hereby invited to attend the briefing session on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 14:00 to 18:00, at the Persian Gu...

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Dec 10, 2025

Response to the questions of the content design

Response to the questions of the content design, scriptwriting, and Iran Pavilion design competition for Expo 2027

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Our Judges

Engineer Raha Ashrafi

Graduate in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and the University of Stuttgart, Germany Co-founder of Ashrafi & Zad Architectural Office

Official Competition Judge

Dr. Qutb al-Din Sadeghi

Ph.D. in Performing Arts, Sorbonne University, France Screenwriter, Playwright, and Theater Director

Official Competition Judge

Dr. Jahanshah Pakzad

Ph.D. in Urban Design Retired Faculty Member, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University

Official Competition Judge

Dr. Hamed Mozaffarian

Ph.D. in Architecture, University of London Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran

Official Competition Judge

Engineer Reza Najafian

Senior Architect, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch Founder of Renadi Design Architectural Office

Official Competition Judge

Kamayab Amin Ashayeri

Graduate in Scenography, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran Cinema and Television Set Designer

substitute referee

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Policy Council

Eng. Mohammad Mahdi Tandgooyan

Chairman of the Board of Directors International Exhibitions Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Member of the Policy Council

Dr. Sadaf Bikzadeh

CEO of the International Exhibitions Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commissioner General of Expo Belgrade

Member of the Policy Council

Eng. Hamed Khoshhalan

Deputy Director of Technical and Engineering Affairs International Exhibitions Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Member of the Policy Council

Eng. Afshin Hadi Zadeh

Director of Development, Renovation, and Infrastructure Upgrading International Exhibitions Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Member of the Policy Council

Dr. Payam Kordestani

Competition Director

Member of the Policy Council

Eng. Ali Darjazi

Advisor to the CEO International Exhibitions Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Member of the Policy Council

Competition Secretariat

The Secretariat responsible for coordination, follow-up, and responding to participants’ inquiries for the International Iran Pavilion Design Competition at Expo 2027 is located at the office of “Naghsh & Ideh Barad” Consulting Engineers.
Secretariat Address:
No. 5, Golpar Alley, 20th Street, Shahid Nasrollah (Vozara) Street, Argentin Square, Tehran
Postal Code: 1511816515
Secretariat Phone: +98 21 8870 0724
Competition Director: Dr. Payam Kordestani
Competition Consultant: Eng. Mohammad Mehdi Abedi
Official Email: info@iranexpoglobal.com