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HeldOctober 7, 2026

The Journey of Azhadi Winery: From Concept to Completion

Discover the journey of Azhadi Winery—from an ambitious idea to a completed Okanagan winery—through the story, design, challenges, and lessons behind the project.

1640 West 3rd Avenue Vancouver BC V6J 1K2, Vancouver75 places

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Who is coming

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  • Sasan Iranpour, Ph.D. P.Eng.

About

Join us for an evening with Manoochehr Azizi as he shares the journey of Azhadi Winery, from its earliest concept to its realization in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

Through the story of the project, we’ll explore the ideas, design process, development decisions, challenges, and real-world lessons involved in bringing a winery from vision to completion.

Hosted jointly by FANNI BC and Vancouver Persian Architects (VPA), this gathering brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, and community members for an evening of learning, conversation, and connection.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM

Outcomes

What came of it

Participants will gain practical insight into the journey from concept to completion of a real Okanagan winery project, including design, development, collaboration, and implementation challenges. The event also creates opportunities for professional connections, knowledge exchange, and potential future collaborations across architecture, engineering, development, entrepreneurship, and the wider community.

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Partners

Fanni BC

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FanniBC is an independent, non-profit professional and alumni community rooted in the University of Tehran Faculty of Engineering, with a presence in British Columbia dating back to 2003. Over more than two decades, FanniBC has brought together alumni, engineers, professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, educators and community members through technical talks, professional networking, knowledge-sharing events, cultural conversations and community gatherings. While its roots are in engineering and the University of Tehran alumni community, FanniBC has evolved into a broader interdisciplinary

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Vancouver Persian Architect

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Vancouver Persian Architects (VPA) is an independent, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization founded by Iranian graduate architects in Vancouver. Our goal is to bring Persian architects and design professionals together, creating a strong and supportive community where members can connect, collaborate, and grow both professionally and personally. Through networking, educational programs, cultural and social events, and professional support, VPA helps create new career opportunities, business relationships, and meaningful connections within Vancouver’s architecture and design

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