Liquid curves in Azerbaijan





Such mesmerising curves are found on the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre by Zaha Hadid. Located in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan. I love the sweep of tiled roof. Actually the whole thing is roof as there are no walls as such. 


The fluid form allows the entrance of natural light. Not a single straight line was used throughout the 12,027 composite panels that create a skin over 90 linear km of metal beams. 


The structure does encourage you to look to the sky, think bigger, aim higher. Perfect for a cultural centre.


I stumbled upon this architectural treat at Design Boom


What do you think? Are these curves sensual or nauseating!?






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