Update: 'Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz' in Mashhad, under construction

New photos encompassing past eight weeks of massive development Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz in Mashhad, under construction.

Construction of waterpark section of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

High-rise external space frame sections to erected above waterpark section

High-rise external space frame sections being erected by Iranian construction workers

Residential section of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad, under construction

Interior view of residential section, under construction

Giant statues from Shahnameh are positioned at a section entrance of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz. Interesting to see pre-Islamic folklore heroes being provided such a visible place in this massive development, at a holy city so central to Islamic religious tourism. Further evidence debunking external conceptions that such is not permitted in post-revolution Iran.

Giant statues of Rostam, Gordafarid, Zhak Mardvsh, Fereydoun, Zal and Kaveh being positioned within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad.

Statue of Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi placed within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

Artists associated with Ferdowsi-related artworks within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

Giant statue of Kaveh erected at section of Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz at Mashhad

Image providing sense of scale for giant statue of Kaveh

A retro bazaar-themed section completed within Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz complex

Retro bazaar-themed section said currently open to the public

Interior view of retro bazaar-themed shopping section, Persian rugs

Interior view of retro bazaar-themed  section, indoor fountain

Interior view of retro bazaar-themed section

Photos: Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz

Update: 'Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz' in Mashhad, under construction

Rapid progress at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" site at Mashhad continues to be observed, defying generalized assessments of an Iranian economy effectively "demolished" by sanctions and poor management.

Commercial section of the complex appears complete, with stylized pavement, walkway and landscaping also appearing complete.

Detail of stylized pavement at "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz." Note operating outdoor LED display board advertising screen, in the distance.

Fireworks display, celebrating a phase completion of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" in Mashhad

Last month a large turnout observed for the opening of the newly completed ice skating rink, located within the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" complex in Mashhad.

Newly completed, ornate Japanese garden at "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" in Mashhad

Detail of newly completed Japanes garden at "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" in Mashhad

Photo from last month depicting progress at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" water park construction site

Panoramic view of activity at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" water park construction site

Large telescopic crane in use at the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" water park construction site

Update: 'Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz' in Mashhad, under construction

Considerable progress detected at the massive construction site for "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" in Mashhad. To put this construction activity into perspective, UOI report from 14JAN14 click HERE, from 18AUG13 click HERE. Readily apparent in these images there is no slowdown in effect for this development.

This is a multipart post, with parts below related to construction, outdoor artworks and retail stores interiors.

Hotel seen in yellow steel frame at left, with residential section seen at right in orange steel frame

Aerial view of residential section at left and hotel at right

Hotel in yellow steel fame, rising vertically with the assistance of at least six tower cranes. Click HERE to gauge the level of progress as seen last December 2013.

View of the giant outdoor LED and sculpture adorning the shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Exterior view of indoor amusement park section, under construction

Interior view of indoor amusement park section, under construction. Note two large LED displays.

ARTWORKS

Numerous pieces of sculpture by local artists have been situated within the "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" site in Mashhad. See below for additional examples.

Detail of "Man hoisting block" situated near largely mixed-use section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Detail of "Man with suitcase" situated near largely mixed-use section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Detail of "Pegasus in steel" sculpture, near shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Concrete and steel spring sculpture, near shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Modern art sculpture situated near mixed-use section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Anthropomorphic pillars sculpture near shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Steel sculpture situated at walkway near shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Sculpture situated near shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

"Transformer" sculpture in steel, situated near mixed-use section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Another "Transformer" sculpture situated near mixed-use section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

SHOPPING MALL RETAIL STORES

Interior detail of a functioning retail clothing store within shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Interior detail of a functioning retail store within shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" (1)

Interior detail of a functioning retail store within shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" (2)

Interior detail of a lounge within shopping mall section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Interior detail possibly within mixed-use commercial section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Photos: Padideh Shandiz

Update: 'Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz' in Mashhad, under construction

 

Progress evident at "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" construction site in Mashhad since last reported in August 2013. Above photo dated first week of January 2014.

Residential section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz" taking shape with assistance of numerous tower cranes

Assembled steel beam detail from residential section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Rendering of completed residential section of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Office complex section under construction for "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Sculpted section of office complex structure, under construction

Rebar grid detail for section of office complex, under construction

Rendering of completed office and administrative complex for "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"

Amusement and recreation complex of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz," under construction

Detail showing sidings applied to amusement and recreation complex of "Dreamland of Padideh Shandiz"