The Borujerdi House

In the neighborhood of Sultan Amir Ahmad, along the alley of Alavi Street, we arrive at a house that was once the residence of a prominent merchant in this area, built in 1275 AH. The owner of this house, due to his extensive trade relations with the merchants of Borujerd and numerous interactions with them, was referred to by the locals as the Borujerdi. The architect of this house is the same architect of the Amin al-Dowleh Timcheh, namely Master Ali Maryam, who designs a magnificent house consisting of two sections, internal and external, with unparalleled beauty.

The entrance gate of the house has an octagonal shape and is equipped with two doors, one leading inside and the other outside, adorned with exquisite plasterwork and stucco. From here, through a curved and sloping corridor, we enter the outer part of the Borujerdi House. The house has four residential units, known as the “Four Seasons House.” The northern part of the house, which benefits from adequate sunlight and warmth, was used during the winter. Around the central courtyard, where the four residential units are located, underground spaces have also been constructed, providing a cool and pleasant retreat during the hot summers of Kashan.

However, the main part of the building is its southern side, which features a tall and domed hall. Above the dome, vents are designed for ventilation and cooling of the interior space. At the end of the hall, a royal seating area is located, surrounded by two-story buildings adorned with plasterwork, paintings, and stucco. The use of the royal seating area was intended for hosting special guests, as evidenced by the portraits of Qajar kings painted on the walls.