Project Collections: Bamiyan Cultural Centre

Bamiyan is the geographical and cultural heart of Afghanistan. The country’s ancient history of international exchange and spiritual pilgrimage has for thousands of years centered around the Bamiyan valley. Located along ancient trade routes, Bamiyan has historically been a site of... full entry

The Bamiyan Culture Centre is space in which to reclaim, reflect upon, strengthen, and celebrate the culture of Afghanistan. Located in the remarkable valley of Bamiyan, this new destination serves the monumental purpose of nurturing connections and forging ties between both the Afghan people and... full entry

In the project, the cultural properties of the site play an important role in providing physical reference for the re-establishment of collective memory and cultural identity. Protecting the heritage and conserving the local traditional and cultural values of communities for future generations... full entry

Considering all the briefing´s budget and program restraints it emerged the idea that the new cultural center would not be an imposing monument, but a silent one. In addition, the building should be protected against the strong mountain winds and effectively deal with the local extreme... full entry

the aim of bamiyan cultural centre is to create a vital centre for the cultural community of bamiyan allowing individuals to share ideas. the centr unifies, represents and studies afghan culture, but it is also a space to exchange ideas, congregate and establish a vibrant community for the... full entry

Taken from the soil, reward to the soil ForwardThe sun shines upon the sand stone cliff, leaving a faint yellow contrasting the dark caves engraved in the past hundreds of years by hands. In face of the beautiful nature and historical richness, the Bamiyan Cultural Center is an attempt to... full entry

The significance of the Bamiyan Cultural Center surpasses its pure functional use. Designed to stand within the rich cultural context of the Bamiyan Valley, during a period of continuous political turmoil and social upheaval, it carries a strong symbolic weight.  A symbolic weight that... full entry

INTRODUCTIONThe Project will be a cornerstone in efforts to preserve culture, promote research and build community around culture, in order to build cohesion in a fractured cultural context.Bamiyan is known as the peaceful province and heart of Afghanistan. The project site is located in the... full entry

The Bamiyan Cultural Centre reflects the expectations of an area rich in culture and charm offering a great challenge for all of us.The approach of our proposal relates and connects to these aspects. We have thought of designing a building that brings to the future of the area with references to... full entry

BAMIYAN CULTURAL CENTREA building, a mountain, a place to stay...The building is located on top of a mountain in the Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan. The building emerges from the ground and shows an affinity with the mountain. The building evokes the caves in the Buddha Cliff and also has a... full entry

As architects, to face seriously the Bamiyan Cultural Centre project start by asking a series of questions that allow us to work with some certainties: What is to be a cultural centre in a town like Bamiyan and in a country like Afghanistan? At what immediate and future real needs of society must... full entry

DESIGN PRINCIPLESThe building of this project is designed of a circular-shaped perimeter (pedestrian ramps, and perimeter walls), which contains, in an open courtyard with steps, the project volumes.The circular shape and the different views facing the valley towards the Buddha cliff, define a... full entry

The Bamiyan Cultural competition Concept is about integrity and spiritual glory.Here in this vacuum nightmarish, thousands of Lily flower beds are going to be Wombs to give birth tothousands of Buddhathousands of beautiful futurethousands of free thought   ScaffoldsFamiliar structures in... full entry

On High-Level Concept: The Extruded Space and the Positively Charged VoidFor over fourteen centuries, the two colossal Buddhas of Bamiyan had been the objects of religious devotion of pilgrims and shared fascination of visitors. By the end of the twentieth century, they had endured more than a... full entry

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