Raul Architects
Nakhchivan Multifunctional Museum Complex

Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

Nakhchivan Multifunctional Museum Complex

Date
2022
Status
Completed
Client
Government order
Building size
8000 m2
Location
Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

Description

The complex consists of 5 independent volumes (museum sections) united under a single umbrella roof. The building's overall mass is split from the center outwards into fragments, creating a dynamic form (a symbol of an exploding pomegranate). These cuts are not just aesthetic elements but light corridors that connect the building's internal structure with the external environment.

Central Pedestrian Street and Visual Corridors (View Corridors)

The center of the complex serves as a large open atrium/distribution plaza. The corridors opening in directions beyond this central point are oriented along precise geo-topographic axes:

Mount Agri Axis: A cut-away panorama window and canyon-like street extending west from the center direct the view directly to the majestic silhouette of Mount Agri. The Mount Ilanli Axis: The eastern-facing fissure creates a semi-open pedestrian passage, framing the dramatic peak of Mount Ilanli, a symbol of Nakhchivan. Symbolic Tower Axis: The northeast orientation of the central plaza opens to a symbolic tower, either part of the complex or nearby, playing the role of a vertical dominant.

Pedestrian Flow: The central street provides access to the complex from both the open air and through a covered passage, offering visitors a synthesis of nature, history, and modern architecture.

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