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Memorial of Kazakhstan in Astana
Experimental Monument Development – design by Maciej Jakub Zawadzki
12 Oct 2017
Memorial of Kazakhstan in Astana
Architect: Maciej Jakub Zawadzki
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
The Memorial Complex Project in Astana, Kazakhstan Limited international architectural and urban planning competition

The main source of inspiration for the design of this symbolic national memorial to commemorate Kazakhstan were not politics or man-made modern structures. Instead, it would serve as a focus for highlighting the unique natural beauty of the country with its spectacular landscapes which are nowhere else to be found in the World and as place of belonging for the local and outside people.
The design of the memorial complex was influenced by the region?s exceptional natural phenomena like the Lake Kaindy?s Sunken Forrest which was naturally created by an earthquake ,the Charyn Canyon almost the size of it?s American counterpart but here covered with snow or the naturally carved in stone Ak-Mosque with a grotto height of 30m on a 254 m length. In combination with the unique culture and traditions of multinational people they would be the demonstration of the main wealth of Kazakhstan and would have the power to be the symbol of the country on a global scale.
Positioned in the highly visually exposed Eastern side of the island and project location di...