Heydar Aliyev Center
The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku includes a new national museum, a library and a concert hall. Central element of the architectural design is the unity between plaza, landscape design and double-curved building envelope. The complex geometry of the building as well as the remoteness of the building site were two specific challenges for the facade engineers of this particular project. In autumn 2016, the Heydar Aliyev Center was shortlisted by a prominent jury for the newly installed RIBA International Prize.
Architecture
Zaha Hadid Architects, London/United Kingdom
Planning time
2008 − 2009
Construction time
2008 − 2012
Services by Werner Sobek
Engineering of building envelope (glazed curtain wall, 3D solid skin and 3D interior skin)
Peer review of main steel roof structure works
Coordination of main steel roof structure works
Project Management of all envelope-related items
Site supervision
GFA
101,800 m²
Client
DIA Holding, Baku/Azerbaijan
Photography
Helene Binet, London/United Kingdom
Awards
Best Architectural Design of the Year 2014
RIBA International Prize 2016 – Shortlist
