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22 May 2012 [16:56] - Today.Az
The construction of one of the iconic buildings of Baku White City project has begun after the order of the Headof the Executive Power of Baku Mr Abutalibov (Decree No135, 05.04.2012). Designed by the British company Atkins, Baku White City Office Building is a landmark, seen as an entrance to the project territory from the Nobel Avenue, forming a gateway of Baku White City.
A development of international level, Baku White City Office Building features offices, commercial areas and apartments. A beautifulplaza is planned in front of the building where the foundation of Baku White City is situated, and which will become a beginning of a vibrant promenade along the Nobel Avenue.
The smooth silhouette is achieved by means of modern materials. The design height of this10-storey building occupying 2 hectares is 50 feet, total area - 20 thousand square meters. Baku White City Office Building provides an installation of 9 high-speed elevators, as well as the use of double-façade sound and thermo-insulation. Moreover, Baku White City Office Building includes underground and a guest parkingestimated for up to 365 cars. Along with landscaping, installation of solar panels generating144.1 kWh per dayfor alternative energy solutions is stipulated, which indicates the project’s environmental commitment.
At its initial design stage, Baku White City Office Building becamewell-knownamong architects on an international arena and was repeatedly nominated as ‘the Best Project of the Future’ at various international exhibitions.
Urban Development project Baku White City is part of the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and is considered priority, contributing significantly to improvement of the ecological situation of the capital.
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