Calatrava's early career was dedicated largely to bridges and train stations, whose designs elevated



the status of civil engineering projects to new... >>>

This project in Apsheron, Baku, was initially conceived as residential buildings inspired by the surrounding seascape, however the final design also focuses on adapting the building to fit the native climate. The climate in Apsherom is very hot in the summer whilst the winter sees bouts of cold and periodical bursts of wind.

Plans for house ‘C’ propose that the courtyards will look on to a green gallery in an effort to reflect the architect’s heritage city and inspire other architects with a new vision of the surrounding area. The second house in this project, ‘A’, uses copious... >>>