As we continue to expand our presence across Central Asia, understanding the region’s-built environment offers valuable insight into its evolving cultural identity and urban future.
This research, carried out and written by Alexander Aliev, Part I Architectural Assistant, is informed by a month-long journey across the region. Through a comparative study of key urban centres, it explores the legacy of Central Asian modernism and how Soviet-era ambitions were reinterpreted through local traditions, materials and artistic expression, creating a distinctive architectural language across the region.
Supported by photography, graphic analysis and collage, the work examines the relationship between architecture, culture and place, revealing the diversity, character and creative spirit that continue to shape Central Asia's urban landscapes. Reflecting our research-led approach to design, the publication contributes to a deeper understanding of a region undergoing rapid transformation.
