The undulating exterior of the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre in Baku, Azer., belies the complex two-layer space frame beneath the fibreglass-reinforced polyester sheathing. Zaha Hadid Architects, London, was responsible for the multilevel structure, which encompasses 57,519 sq m (619,129 sq ft) of space and includes a museum and a 1,000-seat auditorium.
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