About the project (provided by the applicant) Derbent is the oldest city in Russia, actively developing by integrating new architectural objects into its medieval fabric.
The new embankment in the northern part of the city represents contemporary architecture in the historic city, standing out with its modern form against the historical backdrop.
The building’s form is inspired by several visual references. The canopy of tent structures near the pool wing morphologically resembles sails with a mast, while the terrace canopy on the other side evokes the bow of a yacht. The asymmetrical plan emphasizes the overall asymmetry of the building volume.
The contrast between the modern, dynamic form of the building on the new embankment and the fortification-centered historic surroundings symbolizes the connection between old and new, past and future.
Founded in 2010 in St. Petersburg, PROXIMA ARCHITECTS develops unique architectural concepts and ensures full implementation — from design and working documentation to construction supervision. The studio acts as the general designer for residential and hotel complexes, commercial and public buildings.
Authors of the project PROXIMA ARCHITECTS (V.A. Yakovlev, P.D. Zubatenko, K.V. Kuchinsky, E.D. Kokhanova)
Visualization PROXIMA ARCHITECTS
Customer AZIMUT Hotels
Status of the project Conceptual design
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