Galandar Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Upon completion in Spring 2012, located on National Flag Square - Baku Crystal Hall with its 23 000 seats to be the biggest indoor sport and concert arena in Azerbaijan. The construction is carried out by German Alpine Bau GmbH and the venue is expected to host Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Further, it is expected that Baku Crystal Hall will take part in Baku bid for Summber Olympics 2020. Construction pictures - October 2011 Construction video - November 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Here is the update on the construction of Baku Crystal Hall as seen from up-land park. On the picture you can also see the expansion works of the seaside promenade and construction of a new highway Photos by Mishele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Here is the update on the construction of Baku Crystal Hall as seen from up-land park. On the picture you can also see the expansion works of the seaside promenade and construction of a new highway Photos by Mishele http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=c1UanF3TW8Y&feature=player_embedded MAYBE it will be ready by march... That promenade will look gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Here you can see some more renderings and construction pictures taken in September 2011 or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Baku Crystal Hall - December 2011 Source: http://anspress.com/index.php?a=2&lng=az&nid=132344 Another construction update of Baku Crystal Hall - December 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Construction update - January 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Baku Crystal Hall as of 12.01.2012 Source: President.az Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Construction of Baku Crystal Hall continues at full speed Eurovisionaz.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Construction update - 24.01.2012 View from boulevard: Press-center: General view: Photos by Azer Akhundov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Crystal Hall approved as Eurovision 2012 venue The EBU announces today that the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest will take place at the newly constructed Baku Crystal Hall. The Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, the governing body of the Contest on behalf of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), approved the venue proposed by the Host Broadcaster, Ictimai TV. http://www.eurovisio...hotos?gal=45023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munichfan Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=45013&_t=crystal_hall_approved_as_eurovision_2012_venue It's official! Baku Crystal Hall will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Guys, could you let me know if this boosts the bid of Baku for Olympics 2020? ESC is not a sport event but I wonder how all these preparations influence on IOC's desicion. I suppose construction of a brand new indoor venue with involvement of some top companies within a short period of time is something positive for IOC, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 25.01.2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7DbEi3fr1U&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Guys, could you let me know if this boosts the bid of Baku for Olympics 2020? ESC is not a sport event but I wonder how all these preparations influence on IOC's desicion. I suppose construction of a brand new indoor venue with involvement of some top companies within a short period of time is something positive for IOC, isn't it? Well, actually, I gotta say, it has been impressive how quickly and efficiently they got it built, and it certainly is a very positive point they can emphasise in their bid. I admit, I still have my doubts about Baku's chances to win the bid, but I have been very pleasantly surprised by their bid professionalism and drive so far. Well done Baku! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Galandar Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 26.01.2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChulSpd4Tew&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 BAKU CRYSTAL HALL Design and implementation of Crystal Hall for the Eurovision Song Contest In May 2012, the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku at Crystal Hall. Alpine Bau Deutschland GmbH, the general contractor for the project, was contracted on August 2nd, 2011 to design and implement a multipurpose event-venue that is meant to accommodate 25,000 spectators. This challenging task was undertaken by combining the efforts of gmp · Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner, Alpine Bau Deutschland AG, and Nüssli International AG. The Eurovision Song Contest takes place every year, which means that this striking crystal-shaped building on the peninsula near the city centre, right in the Caspian Sea and in the direct vicinity of one of the world’s highest flagpoles, had to be designed and constructed within a period of just eight months. The building is not a concert hall in the classical sense but a multi-functional indoor arena, which is intended to be a longer-term facility. Normally, event venues of comparable size, such as a football stadium, will require 4 to 5 years for design and construction. Instead of the usual reinforced concrete construction, the building has been designed as a pure steel structure which consists of three independent parts, i.e. the membrane façade, the modular stadium itself and the interior roof. In order to be able to put up a building of the size of a football stadium in just a few months, design and construction proceed in parallel. An important tool in this complex process is the detailed visualisation of the entire work schedule: it covers and displays each step in chronological order in weekly sequences. A prerequisite for the success of this novel working method is the extensive experience in design, management and construction scheduling provided by the consortium, as well as very good communication between the design team and the construction companies. The characteristic crystalline shape of the building and its illuminated façade is the response to Azerbaijan’s special request for the creation of a widely visible and visually effective landmark as a bridge between Asia and Europe that will be noticed in an international context. Different dynamic lighting scenarios are currently being programmed for the 9,500 LED lights to highlight the membrane façade and create moods appropriate for the different stages of the events. Further details: Seats 25,000 Length of hall approx. 206 m Width of hall approx. 168 m Height of hall approx. 25 m Design and construction period July 2011 – March 2012 Source: gmp Architekten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stark Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 So it's a fact the EC will be there ath Crystal Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 So it's a fact the EC will be there ath Crystal Hall Yes, it is already confirmed by EBU Here is a construction update as of January 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munichfan Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 206m and 168m... Could it be a football stadium and the roof will only be temporary for ESC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 206m and 168m... Could it be a football stadium and the roof will only be temporary for ESC? It will be used as a multifunctional sport and concert complex. The building will be permanent and some changes can occur only after Eurovision. So now we have to stick to the plans of preparation for ESC but then we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munichfan Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://www.eurovision.tv/page/multimedia/photos?gal=45333 Some construction photos, among them one of the ESC 2012 Press Centre... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Construction update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Construction update - Video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Construction update - March 17: Photos by volocyuga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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