Alisher Navoi Cultural Centre
A Place of Knowledge, Culture, and Nature
Alisher Navoi was an outstanding Uzbek poet, thinker and statesman of the 15th century. His works and his commitment to art and science continue to shape the literature and culture of Central Asia to this day. The Alisher Navoi International Scientific Center in New Tashkent City (Uzbekistan) was established to preserve and pass on this important cultural heritage. This remarkable project is being developed in close collaboration with the architects from Zaha Hadid Architects.
Services
Open space planning, landscape design
Location
New Tashkent, Usbekistan
Partner
Zaha Hadid Architects
A center for literature, science and education
The center combines cultural and scientific functions. It houses not only the Navoi State Literary Museum, but also a modern auditorium, an international research center and an educational facility. The architecture takes up the long and multifaceted history of Uzbekistan and combines it with the unique geometric traditions of the region.
Traditional craftsmanship meets modern design
An outstanding feature of the center are the vaulted facades and interiors, which are built from bricks produced in the local kilns of Tashkent. This creates a successful symbiosis of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design approaches.
Sustainable architecture for the future
The concept follows innovative, passive design principles that minimize energy consumption. This creates a pleasant and sustainable environment for visitors, researchers, staff and students.
An inspiring place for culture and knowledge
We are proud to be part of this unique project that combines science and research in a modern, sustainable context and serves as an inspiring space for cultural exchange.
Image credits
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