"The design of the Heydar Aliyev Center (located in Azerbaijan) establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s interior. The plaza, as the ground surface and accessible to all as part of Baku’s urban design, rises to envelop an equally public interior space, and denotes a sequence of event spaces dedicated to the collective celebration of contemporary and traditional Azeri culture. Photo 2 of 8 in Celebrate the Late Zaha Hadid With a New Book That Highlights Her Unforgettable Work

Celebrate the Late Zaha Hadid With a New Book That Highlights Her Unforgettable Work

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"The design of the Heydar Aliyev Center (located in Azerbaijan) establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s interior. The plaza, as the ground surface and accessible to all as part of Baku’s urban design, rises to envelop an equally public interior space, and denotes a sequence of event spaces dedicated to the collective celebration of contemporary and traditional Azeri culture." Excerpt from Zaha Hadid Architects: Redefining Architecture & Design.