Shusha 所在城市: Azerbaijan
Rebuilding an entire Central Asian City
Rebuilding an entire Central Asian City
关键信息
- Includes:
- A new masterplan for the city that respects and evolves the historic street pattern, creating 14 distinct districts to accommodate a population of 25,000 people
- Area:
- 540 Hectares
- Status:
- Under construction
Masterpplanning an historic city
Masterpplanning an historic city
Chapman Taylor designed a new masterplan for the historic city of Shusha, which had been devastated by war. A comprehensive evaluation of the historic assets was conducted to determine which buildings should be preserved. . The new masterplan respects and evolves the historic street pattern, creating 14 distinct districts.
Heritage design-led approach
Heritage design-led approach
The architectural approach aims to capture the essence of this historic city, utilising a local palette of materials and architectural forms that reflect the city's heritage. The goal is to create a sustainable city that will endure the test of time.
The goal is to create a sustainable city that will endure the test of time, and secure Shusha’s place as a world-class cultural and civic landmark.