Shusha Location City: Azerbaijan
Rebuilding an entire Central Asian City
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Key Info
- 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
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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
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.
