Maryam Amini

About Me

Architect, 3D artist, teacher, and the founder of Dastin studio.

Born and raised in Shiraz, Iran, in 1994.

I graduated from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman in 2021 with a master's degree in Architectural Engineering.

Now I'm an architectural designer, a 3D artist and also a teacher. I teach architecture courses at Hafez University of Shiraz.

I'm the founder of "Dastin" architectural studio, where we work on architectural projects together.

I also work as an executive and supervising engineer at a construction engineering organization.

My own book, "Sketching Thoughts Step by Step", was published in 2022.

In 2023, I completed a specialized course in architectural photography under the mentorship of Arash Akhtaran, a renowned architectural photographer, and began my professional journey in that field.

I'm excited about many fields of art. I'm a musician — I play Taar and Harmonica, among other instruments — and painting and sculpting are among my other artistic interests.

About my designing: I would rather focus on the atmosphere and the feeling of being there, connecting with the soul of the place. Simplicity and minimalism are two vital and inspiring keywords to me. I try to sense the materials myself, and let the users feel it too.

My approach to architectural photography is deeply connected to my background in architecture and sketching. I strive to capture not only the form and structure of spaces, but also their atmosphere, textures and the feeling they evoke. Photography, for me, is another form of design — a way to observe, frame and narrate the built environment with clarity and emotion.

About My Designing

I would rather focus on the atmosphere and the feeling of being there, connecting with the soul of the place. Simplicity and minimalism are two vital and inspiring keywords to me. I try to sense the materials myself, and let the users feel it too.

Architectural Photography

My approach to architectural photography is deeply connected to my background in architecture and sketching. I strive to capture not only the form and structure of spaces, but also their atmosphere, textures and the feeling they evoke. Photography, for me, is another form of design — a way to observe, frame and narrate the built environment with clarity and emotion.

Want to work together?

I'm always interested in new projects, collaborations and stories worth telling.