A.S.P. Towers (also referred to as Kooy-e Nobonyad-e Vanak) are one of the most prominent skyscrapers in Tehran, the capital of Iran. A.S.P. Towers were among the first residential skyscrapers in Iran and have housed some of the most well-known Iranian figures over the years.

Location

A.S.P. Towers are situalted in corner of Kordestan and Hakim Highways. The recently completed Tehran International Tower(or Borj-e beinolmelal-e Tehran)lies to the south. The panoramic view includes Alborz Mountains to the north, Damavand peak to the east, and newly constructed Milad tower (Borj-e Milad)to the west.

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Construction

The construction was carried out by A.S.P construction company. The construction is believed to have started in mid 1960s. As these buildings were one of the first skyscrapers in Iran, they were frequently visited by civil and construction engineering students in field trips and excursions. The building were finally completed in 1976 and inaugurated by Her Imperial Majesty Empress Farah Diba.

The towers are named A, B and C. The A-Tower is the most spacious and luxurious.

A.S.P's most famous resident

A.S.P. Complex has housed some famous Iranian figures none more so than Amir-Abbas Hoveida, the prime minister of Iran. He resided in one of the north facing penthouses in the A-tower. Following the Islamic Revolution and his execution his residence and belongings were looted by the revolutionaries.

The revolution and lootings
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The A-tower was particularly targeted by the revolutionaries as it housed mostly business and political figures who either fled Iran or lost their lives during the revolution. In all cases doors were crushed as the standard door locks were impossible to break or manipulate. The non-standard door frames to date indicate breaking in by the revolutionaries during the early day of the revolution.

The looting of property and cars went on for weeks following the chaos and lawlessness in early days of the Islamic revolution. The confiscated units themselves were later occupied by revolutionary families and later by some refugees from the Iran-Iraq war. The occupiers were eventually removed as law and order eventually returned after a number of years.

Trivia

A.S.P. Tower are in fact 24 storeys high not 22 as suggested by the lifts. The 23rd and 24th levels include duplex penthouses not serviced by the lifts.

Before the Islamic revolution sales of any units were subject to investigation and approval by Savak.

The recently completed Tehran International Tower just behind A.S.P. complex has the title of Tallest residential building in Iran.