Palace of Independence (Astana)
| Independence Palace | |
|---|---|
Тәуелсіздік Сарайы Táýelsizdik Saraıy | |
 Independence Palace | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Address | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan |
| Coordinates | 51°07′15″N 71°28′19″E / 51.1207°N 71.4720°E |
| Construction started | December 2007 |
| Completed | October 2008 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 40,000 square meters |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Gyultekin Linea |
The Independence Palace (Kazakh: Тәуелсіздік Сарайы, Táýelsizdik Saraıy), also known as the Palace of Independence,[1] is a palace in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It is used for official state functions, including forums, meetings and conventions.[2]
History
On December 15, 2008 the palace was officially opened to the public.[3] Construction continued until half a year later, although.[1]
Design
The outside of the palace is made out of blue glass with a lattice of white pipes. The building is shaped into a trapezoid.[1]
Halls of the Palace
References
- ^ a b c Laszczkowski, Mateusz (August 30, 2016). 'City of the Future': Built Space, Modernity and Urban Change in Astana. Berghahn Books. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-78533-257-9.
- ^ "The Palace of Independence | Edge : Kazakhstan". Edge : Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
- ^ a b c d "The history of the Palace of independence — Официальный сайт Дворца Независимости". Официальный сайт Дворца Независимости. 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2017-09-10.