Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
In 2007, zaha hadid architects won a competition to develop the ‘heydar aliyev center‘ in the city of baku, azerbaijan, which would stand as the country’s primary building for hosting the former soviet nation’s cultural programs.
In realizing the majestic structure, zaha hadid has employed a sinuous geometry throughout the entirety of the design that sets it apart from the typically rigid and monumental soviet architecture that already defines baku.
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
approach from the public plaza that is accessible to all
photo by hufton + crow
this is expressed through the introduction of a terraced landscape that has blended the site’s previously distinct zones–a topographic sheer drop formally split it in two–establishing alternative links between the building and its connecting programs including the approach via the main public plaza and underground parking, successfully converting what was initially a disadvantage, into a key design feature.
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the architectural skin extends from the plaza enveloping the interior
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
a terraced landscape levels out the previously divided site
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
illuminated by night
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
undulations and folds make the building seem as if it is emerging from its surrounding plaza
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
interior theater
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
lobby
photo by hufton + crow
a concrete structure, combined with a space frame system has allowed the architects to achieve an interior that is composed of large-scale column-free spaces, whereby the vertical structural elements are hidden within the envelope and curtain wall system.
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the sloping architecture is continued internally
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the interior is filled with column-free spaces
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
strip lighting has been installed to highlight the sinuous lines of the interior
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
profile
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
view from the street
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
general view of the site and its terraced landscape
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the fluid lines of the ‘heydar aliyev center’ stand out amongst the more rigid soviet architecture
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
full view of ‘heydar aliyev center’ by night
photo by hufton + crow
Via[designboom]
In 2007, zaha hadid architects won a competition to develop the ‘heydar aliyev center‘ in the city of baku, azerbaijan, which would stand as the country’s primary building for hosting the former soviet nation’s cultural programs.In realizing the majestic structure, zaha hadid has employed a sinuous geometry throughout the entirety of the design that sets it apart from the typically rigid and monumental soviet architecture that already defines baku.
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
approach from the public plaza that is accessible to all
photo by hufton + crow
this is expressed through the introduction of a terraced landscape that has blended the site’s previously distinct zones–a topographic sheer drop formally split it in two–establishing alternative links between the building and its connecting programs including the approach via the main public plaza and underground parking, successfully converting what was initially a disadvantage, into a key design feature.
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the architectural skin extends from the plaza enveloping the interior
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
a terraced landscape levels out the previously divided site
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
illuminated by night
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
undulations and folds make the building seem as if it is emerging from its surrounding plaza
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
interior theater
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
lobby
photo by hufton + crow
a concrete structure, combined with a space frame system has allowed the architects to achieve an interior that is composed of large-scale column-free spaces, whereby the vertical structural elements are hidden within the envelope and curtain wall system.
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the sloping architecture is continued internally
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the interior is filled with column-free spaces
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
strip lighting has been installed to highlight the sinuous lines of the interior
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
profile
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
view from the street
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
general view of the site and its terraced landscape
photo by hufton + crow
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
the fluid lines of the ‘heydar aliyev center’ stand out amongst the more rigid soviet architecture
photo by iwan baan
Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid
full view of ‘heydar aliyev center’ by night
photo by hufton + crow
Via[designboom]
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