Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled impressive designs for the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, blending modern innovation with traditional Uzbek architecture.
Not being familiar with the city of Tashkent, it’s fascinating to learn about large, awe-inspiring designs in this part of the world.
The center’s standout feature is a weaving brick facade, inspired by Uzbekistan’s architectural heritage, and will be locally crafted. As a cultural and educational hub, the centre will house the Navoi State Museum of Literature, a 400-seat auditorium, an international research facility, and a residential school.
Located in New Tashkent, it’s a major 25,000-hectare expansion of the capital, and the center will anchor a new cultural district. The museum, central to the design, features 13 exhibition halls around a courtyard. Passive design elements, such as hollow arches for natural ventilation and courtyards for light and airflow, will enhance energy efficiency, drawing inspiration from traditional wind towers.
Renderings show a sweeping brick structure with a glass facade, lush outdoor spaces, and walkways integrated into the landscape, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional design.
There’s an impressive atmosphere created by the organic forms that the design employs, and we love the way the terraced seating allows for flexible use of space.
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