The Niavaran Palace is situated in the north eastern part of the Niavaran Garden, in 9000 square meters area, with a two and half floors building. The building of this palace began in 1337 AH (1958) by an Iranian designer, and following a short delay in its construction, it was completed in 1346 AH (1967) and used in 1347 AH (1968).
At the beginning this building was planned to be used as the reception house for the foreign guests, but it was later on used as the residing place for Mohammad-Reza Shah and his family. This building was designed by Mohsen Foroqi and implemented by Farmanfarmayan Company.
The quadrilateral design of the palace and its interior archeological designing is inspired by Iranian archeology while making use of modern technology. Its decorations have also been inspired by the pre and post Islamic art. The gypsum work has been carried out by Master Abdollahi, the mirror work by Master Ali Asghar, the tile work of the outer part by master Ibrahim Kazempour and Ilia. The building floor is covered by black stone and has an aluminum sliding roof. The internal decoration and furniture of the palace have been designed and implemented by a French group.
In the ground floor of this building there is a great hall in which all the rooms are situated, including a private cinema, dining room, guest room, waiting room and lateral halls as well as the Blue Hall.
In the half floor of this building, the office, conference room, Farah Diba’s secretary’s room, Leila’s bedroom and her retainer’s room.
In the stairways there is a room where Mohammad-Reza’s military uniforms and official suits and his medals are kept.
In the third floor, Pahlavi’s resting place and his children’s and their retainer’s rooms are situated. These places are all decorated with precious paintings, carpets and gifts received from different countries.
