Heydar aliyev center zaha hadid biography

Introduction

As part of the Former Soviet Union, the urbanisation and architecture of Bakú, Azerbaijan’s capital, were strongly influenced by the planning of the time.

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Since gaining independence in 1991, Azerbaijan has made significant innovations in the modernisation and development of infrastructure, and the architecture of Bakú, departing from the rules of Soviet Modernism.

The Heydar Aliyev Centre, constructed over 57,519m², is a complex of buildings designed by the Iraqi-British architect, Zaha Hadid, which stands out for its architecture and fluid, curved style which avoids sharp angles.

The centre bears the name of Heydar Aliyev, leader of Azerbaijan during the Soviet era of 1969-1982 and president of the country between October 1993 and October 2003.

The Heydar Aliyev Centre, an internationally recognised architectural work, has become a point of reference for modern Bakú, due to its innovative and avant-garde design.

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