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In the period of independence, the use of natural stone (limestone) aglay has once again taken a prominent place in shaping Baku’s architectural identity. Owing to its aesthetic appeal and durability, the material has been successfully applied in many residential and public projects. Among the architects who applied natural limestone (Aglay) in their projects are such renowned figures as Mirzaga Aliyev, Samir Yusifzade, Senan Sultanov, Gulara Mammadova, Abuzer bey Rzayev, Adolf Eichler, Altay Mir-Baghirov, Davud Akhundov, Elbay Gasimzade, and Elchin Aliyev.Furthermore, international architectural firms such as F+A Architects, Chapman Taylor, and Atkins have also emphasized the use of aglay stone in their Baku projects.

Starting from 1859, architects played a decisive role in shaping Baku’s image as the “Paris of the East.”

Józef Gosławski (Baku City Duma building – today’s City Executive Power; Taghiyev residence, etc.)

Józef Plośko (Ismailiyya Palace, “Palace of Happiness” (Registry office ) “Wedding Palace”/Mukhtarov House, etc)

Kazimir Skurewicz (City Duma project and other works)

Ivan/Johan Edel (Mitrofanov House, “House with Griffins,” St. Bartholomew’s Church, etc.)

Adolf Eichler (Lutheran “Saviour” Church, development of the Boulevard)

Nikolay von der Nonne (Baku master plan, several public buildings)

During this period, the majority of public and residential buildings were faced with local “Baku stone” – named aglay limestone, a feature especially evident in Plośko’s works.

Quarrying Raw stone extraction

Processing Processing and shaping

Laser Precision engraving

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Old Baku
New Baku
Night Baku
Houses

Ismailiyye Palace Architect I.K.Ploshko 1907 y

Mokhtarov’s House Architect I.K.Ploshko 1907 y

Mukhtarov’s House Architect I.K.Ploshko 1907 y

Mayoralty of Baku Architect V. Goslavskiy 1870 -1900 y

Mirtağı Babayev’s House Mirtağı Babayev’s House

Musical Theatr Baku 1902 -1904 y

Bank of Tbilisi Baku 1900 y

Tagiyev’s House Baku 1899 - 1901 y

Debura’s House 1888 Debura's House 1888

Baku Real College Architect D.DBuynoe1901-1904

Gate Solution Baku 1960-1980 y

Government House Baku 1960-1980 y

Government House Baku 1960 - 1980

Baku 1960 – 1980 Baku 1960 - 1980

Gate Solution Architect V. Goslavskiy 1900 -1904 y

Ismailiyye Palace Architect I.K.Ploshko 1907 y

Gate Solution Baku 1960 - 1980

Window Solution Architect V. Goslavskiy 1900 -1904 y

Window Solution Baku 1870-1918

Gate Solution Baku 1870-1918

Mayoralty of Baku Architect V. Goslavskiy 1870 -1900 y

Residential Building Baku 1960 - 1980

Window Solution Baku 1960 - 1980 y

Socle Tiles Baku 1960 - 1980 y

Restaurant Caravan Baku 1960-1980 y

Church Baku 1960 - 1980 y

Supreme Court Name of architect or photograph

CNO2603

Supreme Court Baku 2008-2010 y

Fund H.Aliyev Baku 1996 - 1998 y

Four Season Hotel Baku 2008-2010 y

Four Season Hotel Baku 2008 - 2010 y

Residential Building Baku 2005-2006 y

Residential Building Baku 2004-2006 y

CTO2606

CTO2605

“Dolchasaray” Residence Baku 2006 -2008 y

Private Residence Baku , Nardaran 2006 y

Medical University Baku 2007-2008 y

Residential Building Baku 2000 - 2002 y

Shopping Center ‘Amay’ Baku 2000 - 2005 y

Stone decoration in Modern Architecture Baku 2015 - 2016 y

Residential Building Baku 2010 - 2012 y

Residential Building Baku 1998 - 2000 y

Dolchasaray residence

Dolchasaray residence Baku 2006-2008 y

Dolchasaray residence

“Dolchasaray” Residence Baku 2006-2008 y

Dolchasaray residence

“Dolchasaray” Residence Baku 2006-2008 y

Dolchasaray residence

Dolchasaray residence Baku 2006-2008 y

Stone in Modern Building Baku 2000 y

Stone in Modern Building Baku 2000

Stone in Modern Building Baku 1990

3D Picture of Residential Building By Architect S.Mahmudov

Ismailliyye Palace Night View Architect I.K.Ploshko 1907 y

Mayoralty of Baku, Night View Architect V. Goslavskiy 1870 -1900 y

Fund H.Aliyev, Night View Baku 1996 - 1998 y

Four Season Hotel, Night View Baku 2008 - 2010 y

Fontane Square Night View

Gate of Medical University Baku, 2005 y

Private Residence Baku 1999 y

Private Residence

Private Residence Moscow, Troitskiy Park, 2006 y

Private Residence Moscow, Pavlovo, 2007 y

Seabreeze Village Baku, Nardaran, 2006 y

Private Residence Moscow,2008 y

SNO2604

Seabreeze Village