Uzbekistan: The next top destination for architecture?

Uzbekistan: The next top destination for architecture?

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, resembles an architecture picture book when driving through the city that is filled with examples of Soviet brutalism, orientalism, modernism, futurism and neoclassical styles. The impressive buildings in the capital of Uzbekistan pass design lovers like a carousel.

architecture and urban renewal in Tashkent

After a devastating earthquake that destroyed a large part of the infrastructure in 1966, Tashkent became an experimental field for urbanism. Architects flocked to the city to build streets, apartment blocks, hotels, theater, shopping centers, subway stations and a large number of public buildings that offer different approaches for a progressive socialist life.

Today, new landmarks are created, designed by renowned architects such as the deceased zaha Hadid and Tadao ando . In addition, an “Olympic city” with five modern sports facilities for the Asian Youth Olympic Games in 2025 will be planning. Apart from the capital, the cities of Buchara, Samarkand and Chiwa accommodate a variety of ancient "Toki" (dome -shaped markets), "Madrasa" (schools) and "Karawanseries" (inns), which were built for the dealers along the Silk Road.

preservation of the architectural heritage

The government of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is strongly on the promotion of this rich architectural heritage as part of a campaign to open the former Soviet republic of the world. The preservation of historical sites has a top priority.

"We position Uzbekistan as a global culture goal through the conservation and restoration of this unique architectural treasures," said Gayane Umerova, chairwoman of the Uzbek Kunst- und Kultur developments (ACDF), in a statement to CNN. She added that the investments through increased tourism income, the creation of jobs, urban revitalization and cultural branding will pay off, while at the same time our heir is preserved and reinterpreted in this new era.

brutalism between love and aversion

The reinterpretation of a collective identity deals with a nation that only achieved its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. In Uzbekistan, where 60 % of the population are under 30, not all of them agree to the abbreviations of the Soviet past. Young Uzbeken often prefer western apartments and proudly refer to the shiny towers in the international business district, including the expansive Tashkent City Mall . Inevitable generic glass and steel modernity sometimes encounter the agenda of conservation efforts. So the demolition of the iconic Dom Kino-Kinos in 2017-to make space for a business park-especially the preserving supporters to act.

international exhibitions and recognition

In the past three years, the ACDF has organized ten exhibitions in ten countries, including exhibitions in Louvre in Paris and the Milanese triennale . In addition, conferences were held, including with the celebrated Dutch architectural theorist Rem Koolhaas and other UNESCO experts, the Guggenheim, the Venetian heritage and the British Council. An app to explore the "Tashkent Modernism" was developed, and an extensive book entitled "Tashkent Modernism XX/XXI" was published.

a new understanding of sustainable architecture

In the course of the current construction boom, Uzbekistan again attracts progressive ideas for the construction, similar to in the 1960s and 1970s. This time, however, the focus is on sustainability. Wael al Awar, the Lebanese architect, who the first Bukhara Biennale emphasizes that the old cities of the country offer many green solutions. While buildings for fast

The most old buildings of Uzbekistan are naturally energy-efficient, according to Takhmina Turdialieva, co-founder of the Tashkent-based collective Tatalab . It refers to the historic public buildings and houses in the silk road centers. "It is very pleasant in summer and the buildings stay warm in winter, thanks to the selection of the building materials and well -thought -out air circulation. If we learn these passive design methods, we do not need any new technologies to make buildings more sustainable," she added.

The vision of a modern Uzbekistan

"Modern architecture in Uzbekistan should be based on traditional building materials such as bricks and clay," she adds. "With these environmentally friendly materials we can express different designs and keep the traditions in mind. We show what modern Uzbekistan is," she explains.

This New vision of modernity target = "_ blank" href = "https://www.cnn.com/2024/18/business/new-tashkent-uzbekistan-capital-expansion-hnk-spc/index.html"> New Tashkent City Design approaches established. The draft won for the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Center by Zaha Hadid Architects, for example, uses locally produced brick to realize the characteristic avant -garde, curved structures of the company.

Turdialieva, which also leads the Young Architect’s Association of Uzbekistan, is convinced that the global interest in Uzbek design could help inspire the next generation of architects. "Perhaps this is a starting point where local architect is more attention so that you can better develop your potential," she says.

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