Kazakh modern architecture

INK Architects have also been involved in the design of the ten residential 10-story buildings for the Green City. The buildings were completed in 2017. The complex has mixed-affordability units for occupation diversity. Due to the agenda, mentioned for the Green Mall retail complex, the buildings had to meet the LEED standards as well. They are currently undergoing the stage-by-stage certification process.   Type: Multifunctional complex Scale: 20, 5 Ha Building area: 158 190 m2 Residential blocks: 10 Office blocks: 3 Residential area: 49 120,84 m2 Commercial area: 72 296,46 m2 Parking spaces: 1409 More

White Hills – unique cottage complex in Nur-Sultan city.   One of the main ideas of this project was using only sustainable construction and surfacing materials, the creation of private green territory that away from noisy tracks. It allowed designing a small town with own microclimate and well-developed infrastructure while it situated in the center of cultural life.   Architecture composition of a complex represents in the form of a honed elegance and laconic simplicity. Made in best traditions of modern classics with accent elements of modern, strict linear exteriors of a White Hills made of a light stone, metal and wooden panels inserts. This combination of materials gives to monumental and strict facades the architectural dynamics... More

The residential complex along Turan Street in Nur-Sultan is another INK Architects project that is under construction. The complex is located in a developing area of the capital, behind the national Space Center.   The modern residential complex is made in a simple, rational and democratic style, which is characteristic of Scandinavian architecture. The basic concept of buildings is based on restraint, a strict geometric form, and respect for the environment. The Scandinavian style can also be traced in the linearity of the facades, the rhythm, and minimalism of the decorative elements, the presence of pitched roofs and mansards, as well as the use of natural eco-friendly materials - a large amount of wood, metal, and glass. The architectur... More

The fundamental aspiration for the Triathlon Towers project is to create a point of interest at the Ishim River. For centuries of the cities history, rivers divided cities both socially and economically. Our task was to join two parts of Nur-Sultan city and erase the boundaries.  The project bridges two riverbanks on the ground level, connecting left and right river banks as well as the City and Nur-Sultan Triathlon Parks. A sky bridge connects the two towers at 90 meters mark. It will frame the river views as well as let the citizens enjoy the panoramas of the growing capital city of Kazakhstan. Being located next to a major highway intersection creates new challenges for minimizing the separating effect of the high-traffic roads. Th... More

The design concept used for this train station assumes a developed urban plan including wide sidewalks, a two-way thoroughfare, minor recreation areas, and high-altitude cubo-futuristic structures. The line of buildings features architectural structures with varying purposes: multifunctional and residential complexes with commercial areas placed along the entire perimeter of the streets. The artistic expression uniting the space employs rationalism and the stylistics of high-tech architecture in bringing the train station to life. More

A new conceptual project of a business center in the city of Nur-Sultan. The ambitious building, reminiscent of the architecture of the future, includes a 32 storey tower with ultra-modern office spaces, company museum, commercial premises, a spacious parking lot, attractive public spaces and an extensive city park.   The concept of a new business and financial center is based on the proportions of plastic, smoothly flowing into each other, forms and futuristic design. The rhythm of the lamellae and the perforation of metal facades reinforces the sound of the main compositional idea - a smooth dynamic aspiration upwards. The unusual plastic form of the architecture also dictated the principles of shaping the internal spaces of the bu... More

Location: Atyrau, Kazakhstan Type: Residential complex Scale: 52 773 m2 Stage: Construction   The modern residential complex Zaman is located in the east of Kazakhstan, in the heart of the city of Atyrau, near the main square. The formation of the complex in the general plan is not accidental, the architecture was dictated by difficult climatic conditions - the closed location of ten blocks of different floors protects the spacious courtyard from the scorching sun and dust storms. As well as a well-developed infrastructure, which includes its own shopping and entertainment center and a commercial zone, has made it possible to create an almost autonomous residential complex, which has everything that is necessary for ever... More

Location: Nur-Sultan, KazakhstanType: Residential complexScale: 15 255 m²Stage: Completed   A new residential complex of business class Sensata in Nur-Sultan, located in the city center along Turan Avenue, became a continuation of the architectural ensemble with the business center Sensata. The complex consists of 4 blocks of 8 and 9 floors, which include commercial premises, pre-school institutions and parking for 220 cars.   Layouts that meet the current trends in architecture and design have the most functional solutions and are filled with light thanks to large window openings. Also, much attention in designing buildings was given to privacy systems and the latest security technology. This provides absolute comfo... More

The world-famous luxury hotel chain Hilton is entering the Western Kazakhstan market with the DoubleTree brand. The hotel will be located in the heart of the city of Uralsk, in the heart of cultural life and entertainment. The picturesque steppe plain inspired Ink Architects to create a unique architecture, which will become an accent urban element, but at the same time preserve the harmony of the surrounding architectural ensemble. The exterior of the building is a combination of modern style and neoclassicism, complemented by light decorative elements that create a strict, but at the same time weightless, the facade of the hotel. The linear rhythm of architecture emphasizes the combination of various textures and materials - white st... More

Location: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Type: Residential Complex Scale: 16 420, 8 m2 Stage: Construction   Residential complex Central Park is a 20 separate multi-story block located on a beautifully equipped closed area of ​​5 hectares. This unique complex has a good location in the heart of the cultural center Nur-Sultan.   A reputable site in the stylistic principles of American rationalism of clubhouse Central Park in synthesis with classicizing elements in the courtyard organization, with a clearly arranged row of houses of different stories, with geometrically clear outlines of shapes and minor pilasters on some parts of the facade planes. Additional advantages of this residential complex Central Park include a lo... More

The unique architecture of the residential complex “Esil Riverside” combines the best traditions of New York neo-classicism, elements of art deco and aesthetics of the national culture of Kazakhstan. Ethnic meaning carries a large amount of gold in the decoration of light stone facades, which for centuries has been an allegory of the natural wealth and well-being of the Kazakh people. The mythological winged tulpar crowning the roof of Esil Riverside became the symbol of the residential complex.   The complex includes two residential towers, combined by commercial and public spaces. The design of Esil Riverside used the experience of construction of New York residential buildings, which is to create maximum living space a... More

Location: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Type: Athletic sports complex by IAAF Standard 2008 Project year: 2017 Category: International competitions Plot size: 9,0843 Ha Building area: 36 654 m2 Capacity: 7000 seats Stage: Construction   The athletic complex in Nur-Sultan is one of the vivid examples of the use of fundamental knowledge about the fine arts in architecture. Spectacular silhouette, rich texture and nuanced color scheme with bright accents create an image that can be attributed to a work of art.   The critical feature of a painting is its illusory nature, the creation of a three-dimensional space on a plane. The building’s design implements the artistic illusion techniques to its` large surfaces to refle... More

The modern residential complex “Crocus City” is located in the newly developing area of ​​the city of Nur-Sultan and adjoins the botanical garden. The complex will become one of the key elements in the infrastructure of this area and an important city-forming facility. The first floors of all blocks are occupied by parking lots, commercial premises, educational and entertainment facilities, which makes Crocus City a new center of gravity in this area of ​​the city.   The residential complex includes 18 residential blocks of different heights, spacious yards, comfortable and safe playgrounds, sports fields and recreation areas. Spacious space planning and long distances between the towers provide scenic panoramic views fro... More