Istanbul studio Erginoğlu & Çalışlar worked on the renovation for the Amburan Beach Club, a facility located in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku.
The architects designed a curving concrete canopy to surround the perimeter of the club, supported by hundreds of columns. The central pool is surrounded by stepped terraces, providing space for sunbathing, bars and cafes. Though narrow, the plot stretches over 14 acres of the city's Amburan district, and features several dispersed entertainment facilities. In order to integrate the buildings into the new scheme, the architects remodeled their facades for better assimilation.
The homogenous white surfaces and their curves work to unite the physical structure of the club and reflect sunlight away from it. The fluid, free-flowing design was inspired by Brazilian beach culture, specifically the work of architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Curvaceously Canopied Clubs
This Renovated Beach Club is Courtesy of Erginoğlu & Çalışlar
Trend Themes
1. Curvilinear Architecture - Architects are designing curvilinear structures in their renovation projects, inspired by Brazilian beach culture.
2. Integrated Entertainment Facilities - Facilities that provide multiple entertainment options in one location are becoming a trend in the hospitality industry.
3. Sustainable Design - More designers are incorporating sustainable materials and reflective surfaces into their building designs to reduce their environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hospitality industry is renovating properties to include integrated entertainment facilities with fluid and curvilinear designs to attract more customers.
2. Architecture - Curvilinear and sustainable architecture is disrupting the industry to produce new structural design approaches with unique aesthetics and ecological benefits.
3. Real Estate - Real estate properties are incorporating sustainable design techniques, and unique designs like curvilinear architecture to make their properties more attractive and eco-friendly to potential buyers.