Combining the charms of both Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is a country of surprising contrasts, hospitable people and unique, unexplored and engaging experiences. Join us in this intriguing adventure inviting you to learn more about the history, culture, society, arts and diplomatic relations of Azerbaijan through in-depth interviews with prominent local and international experts. Each episode features a narrative covering a variety of topics to raise awareness and inform the listeners about all the things Azerbaijan has to offer while encouraging intercultural dialogue.
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Combining the charms of both Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is a country of surprising contrasts, hospitable people and unique, unexplored and engaging experiences. Join us in this intriguing adventure inviting you to learn more about the history, culture, society, arts and diplomatic relations of Azerbaijan through in-depth interviews with prominent local and international experts. Each episode features a narrative covering a variety of topics to raise awareness and inform the listeners about all the things Azerbaijan has to offer while encouraging intercultural dialogue.
A Focus on Contemporary Architecture as a Symbol for Optimism in the Caucasus Region
Experience Azerbaijan
22 minutes 34 seconds
3 years ago
A Focus on Contemporary Architecture as a Symbol for Optimism in the Caucasus Region
The podcast focuses on contemporary architecture as a symbol for optimism in the Caucasus region and in particular Azerbaijan’s stunning architectural heritage. It features expert architect and designer Saffet Kaya Bekiroglu, formerly of Zaha Hadid Architects and a co-author of the iconic Heydar Aliyev Centre. The discussion sheds light on how Zaha Hadid’s monumental, award winning Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center in Baku, Azerbaijan provides a unique symbol of optimism and hope for the future of a region that is still finding its way since gaining its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Experience Azerbaijan
Combining the charms of both Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is a country of surprising contrasts, hospitable people and unique, unexplored and engaging experiences. Join us in this intriguing adventure inviting you to learn more about the history, culture, society, arts and diplomatic relations of Azerbaijan through in-depth interviews with prominent local and international experts. Each episode features a narrative covering a variety of topics to raise awareness and inform the listeners about all the things Azerbaijan has to offer while encouraging intercultural dialogue.
