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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.

    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.

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    • Old Baku
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