Khan Shatyry Entertainment Centre, Astana Building, Property, Images, Architect
Khan Shatyry Entertainment Centre Building
Khan Shatyry Kazakhstan design by Foster + Partners, Architects, UK
9 Aug 2008
Khan Shatyry
Entertainment Centre, Astana, Kazakhstan
Dates built: 2006-08
Design: Foster + Partners, London
12 Dec 2008
Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre‘s 150 metre mast successfully erected
The most critical phase in the construction of the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre in Kazhakstan was successfully completed yesterday with the erection of its 150 metre-high tripod mast. The 2,000 tonne structure was lifted into place by four cranes in a process that took two weeks.
The project is intended to provide a new civic focus for Astana and is situated at the northern end of the new city axis. The structure rises from a 200 metre diameter elliptical base and its massive volume will provide a sheltered environment and contain an urban-scale internal park, shops, cafes, as well as a wide variety of entertainment amenities, including a spa, sports centre and an indoor beach.
The vast tent-like cable net structure is clad in ETFE, allowing light to wash the interior spaces while sheltering them from extreme weather conditions. At the core of the building is a large flexible space that will form the cultural hub of the centre, accommodating a varied programme of events and exhibitions. The remaining phases are due to complete by July 2009.
The Khan Shatyry Entertainment Centre in Astana will become a dramatic civic focal point for the capital of Kazakhstan. The soaring structure, at the northern end of the new city axis, rises from a 200m elliptical base to form the highest peak on the skyline of Astana.
Co-architects: Linea Tusavul Architecture, Gultekin Architecture
Khan Shatyry Entertainment Centre images / information from Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners, London, England, UK
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan, Central Asia
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