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“The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center” by Zaha Hadid Architects

 

This awesome architectural project is located in Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. Construction of The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center was created by Zaha Hadid Architects. The cultural center includes a conference center, museum, exhibition halls, offices.

The Center houses a conference hall (auditorium), a gallery hall and a museum. The project is intended to play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku.

The building was featured in Extreme Engineering, a documentary television series that airs on the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel. The episode called “Azerbaijan’s Amazing Transformation” was aired on April 22, 2011 as part of Season 9.

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