Since its independence in 1991, azerbaijan has invested heavily in modernising and developing baku’s infrastructure and architecture, departing from its legacy of normative soviet modernism. zaha hadid architects was appointed as design architects of the heydar aliyev center following a competition in 2007. the center, designed to become the. Zaha hadid architects was appointed as design architects of the heydar aliyev center following a competition in 2007. the center, designed to become the primary building for the nation’s.
The heydar aliyev center ( azerbaijani: heydər Əliyev mərkəzi) is a 57,500 m 2 (619,000 sq ft) building complex in baku, azerbaijan, designed by iraqi british architect zaha hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. [ 2] the main contractor, dia holdings, is owned by actors that. Zaha hadid architects’ light as air heydar aliyev cultural center in baku, azerbaijan, seems to be all form and no structure, but its swooping shapes mask extreme engineering. a very nimble two layer space frame plays supportive bridesmaid to the double envelope that curves smoothly along the top and bottom of the exterior shell, hiding the. In a departure from other architecture in the city, the zaha hadid creation is a fine example of post modernism, reflecting the world renowned late iraqi british's idea of architecture as a tool for philosophy. the wave like ascension of the heydar aliyev center reflects the eternal cycle of life. Firm. zaha hadid architects. type. cultural › cultural center. 2012. the heydar aliyev center hosts a variety of cultural programs, its design is a departure from the rigid and often monumental architecture of the former soviet union that is so prevalent in baku, aspiring instead to express the sensibilities and diversity of azeri culture.
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