Hotel Uzbekistan, hotel in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Hotel Uzbekistan is a large building in Tashkent completed in 1974 that resembles an open book, standing 17 stories tall and housing around 900 rooms. The structure rests on a two-story colonnade base, with its distinctive concrete lattice pattern and aluminum shading screen on the west side designed to shield guests from intense sunlight.
The building was designed in 1974 by architect Ilya Merport and originally planned to be smaller, but grew during development as Tashkent became more important as a host city for international events. In the 1980s, the hotel hosted visitors attending the International Film Festival for countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, held every two years.
The hotel's name reflects its role as a symbol of Tashkent's importance as an international meeting place during the Soviet era. Its concrete lattice pattern on the facade draws from traditional Central Asian sun-shading designs, connecting local building traditions with Soviet architectural ideas.
The hotel is centrally located in Tashkent and easy to reach on foot or by public transport, with the building serving as a clear landmark for orientation. Visitors can not only stay in rooms but also visit the upper bar or explore the courtyard with its restaurant to enjoy views of the city.
The building was constructed with a strong steel frame and special seams designed to withstand earthquakes in this seismically active region, with blocks separated by gaps that absorb shocks. These safety features allow the structure to endure the tremors that occur regularly without suffering major damage.
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