BAKU | Full Moon Rising | 158m | 35 fl | App

***Galandar*** · February 25th, 2008, 12:15 AM

FULL MOON RISING

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=1357

Heerim Architects has attempted to reinvent the skyscraper beyond the traditional with two lunar inspired projects in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Korean firm has dreamed up Full Moon Bay and Caspian Plus that includes Crescent Place on neighbouring peninsulas in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku that look on to the Caspian Sea - the two projects on opposite extremes of the same bay acting as gateway markers.

Hotel Full Moon is essentially a disc with rounded edges and a hole in one of the top corners that appears radically different to the view depending on the angle it is seen from. The frontage thanks to the bulging centre makes it appear more like a glass death star whilst the side profile is more than a little gherkinesque.

Changing appearance depending on the view is reinforced by the cladding treatment the architect has selected. The front will have a glass diagrid whilst the back will be covered with hexagonal honeycombs.

This main building will be a 35 storey luxury hotel with 104,182 square metres of space for only 382 rooms, a relatively small amount of rooms given the sheer size of the internal space on offer. It will reach a maximum height of 158.68 metres.

The hotel is linked via a zoomorphically shaped podium that snakes curvaceously around the boundaries of the site to two residential apartment blocks entitled Palace of Wind 1 and 2.

Dray · February 25th, 2008, 12:32 AM

That's one giant bowlingball!! Or is it a discus with a hole in it? OT: especially the first render looks great!

Neutral! · February 25th, 2008, 12:32 AM

Very nice, keep us posted on it's progress.

Anberlin · February 25th, 2008, 12:40 AM

That looks AWESOME!

Cidade_Branca · February 25th, 2008, 12:48 AM

Amazing.

Highcliff · February 25th, 2008, 12:48 AM

Oh...Super...

cachen · February 25th, 2008, 07:54 AM

it has potential, but only if they dont cut any corners. as a note the base thats rendered as a single smooth surface, i wonder how they plan on pulling that off. unless they have alien technology i cant see this turning out as sleek as the render.

System_Halted · February 25th, 2008, 11:12 AM

I especially like the side view, but front is definately something odd, a potential landmark.

HD · February 25th, 2008, 11:14 AM

very spectacular! love it

R@ptor · February 25th, 2008, 11:47 AM

The death star!

Baku really has a lot of awesome propsals, let's hope most of them are build.

Harkeb · July 26th, 2008, 03:27 AM

March 5, 2008
Death Star Lunar Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan

Heerim Architects are planning to bring Star Wars chic to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, defining the look with two uber-futuristic buildings to act as markers of the gateway of one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

Facing the Caspian Sea, the buildings are named Hotel Full Moon - a disc with rounded edges and a hole in one of the top corners - and Hotel Crescent, a curving arch similar to a crescent moon – and will mark out an area appropriately named Full Moon Bay. Designed to appear drastically different from different viewing angles – from one angle Death Star and from the other Gherkin - Hotel Full Moon will be a 150 meter-high, 35 story luxury hotel with 382 large rooms.

Hotel Crescent is designed as a counterpoint to Hotel Full Moon, with its column supports being disguised by its arched façade. The two hotels will be joined by three tall residential buildings and a fourth 43 floor office building standing 203 meters tall. If Full Moon Bay can just shake off the ‘Death Star’ vibe, it’s looking to be an amazing development.

Via Treehugger via Skyscraper News)

***LordMarshall*** · July 26th, 2008, 06:23 AM

now this is impressive

Middle-Island · July 27th, 2008, 07:59 AM

The Crescent is possibly the most beautiful rendering I've ever seen.

skyboi · July 27th, 2008, 08:23 AM

I like more the full moon hotel , so glamorous...

Manitopiaaa · August 6th, 2008, 09:05 PM

My number 1 building right now is Full Moon Rising in Baku. God it's hot.

WechnerNL · January 16th, 2013, 09:33 PM

Very nice, looks very good!
What is going to happen with this project?

***Azer_Akhundov*** · January 16th, 2013, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WechnerNL

Very nice, looks very good!
What is going to happen with this project?

Construction of Crescent is going: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...u#post98945807

But the project Full Moon Rising is on-hold for now, its place remains unchanged:

WechnerNL · January 16th, 2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azer_Akhundov

Construction of Crescent is going: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...u#post98945807

But the project Full Moon Rising is on-hold for now, its place remains unchanged:

That's a pity ;(
It would have been a iconic building of Baku.
Although, the Crescent is also very nice and impressive!

February 25th, 2008, 12:15 AM	#1
*Galandar* Azərbaycanlı Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gəncə Posts: 13,946 Likes (Received): 1568	BAKU \| Full Moon Rising \| 158m \| 35 fl \| App FULL MOON RISING http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=1357 Heerim Architects has attempted to reinvent the skyscraper beyond the traditional with two lunar inspired projects in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Korean firm has dreamed up Full Moon Bay and Caspian Plus that includes Crescent Place on neighbouring peninsulas in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku that look on to the Caspian Sea - the two projects on opposite extremes of the same bay acting as gateway markers. Hotel Full Moon is essentially a disc with rounded edges and a hole in one of the top corners that appears radically different to the view depending on the angle it is seen from. The frontage thanks to the bulging centre makes it appear more like a glass death star whilst the side profile is more than a little gherkinesque. Changing appearance depending on the view is reinforced by the cladding treatment the architect has selected. The front will have a glass diagrid whilst the back will be covered with hexagonal honeycombs. This main building will be a 35 storey luxury hotel with 104,182 square metres of space for only 382 rooms, a relatively small amount of rooms given the sheer size of the internal space on offer. It will reach a maximum height of 158.68 metres. The hotel is linked via a zoomorphically shaped podium that snakes curvaceously around the boundaries of the site to two residential apartment blocks entitled Palace of Wind 1 and 2. __________________ Join us on Facebook \| SkyscraperCity Azerbaijan

February 25th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#2
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July 26th, 2008, 03:27 AM	#11
Harkeb BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cape Town, Seoul Posts: 2,674 Likes (Received): 1	BAKU \| Full Moon & Crescent Hotels \| 35 fl \| Pro March 5, 2008 Death Star Lunar Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan Heerim Architects are planning to bring Star Wars chic to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, defining the look with two uber-futuristic buildings to act as markers of the gateway of one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Facing the Caspian Sea, the buildings are named Hotel Full Moon - a disc with rounded edges and a hole in one of the top corners - and Hotel Crescent, a curving arch similar to a crescent moon – and will mark out an area appropriately named Full Moon Bay. Designed to appear drastically different from different viewing angles – from one angle Death Star and from the other Gherkin - Hotel Full Moon will be a 150 meter-high, 35 story luxury hotel with 382 large rooms. Hotel Crescent is designed as a counterpoint to Hotel Full Moon, with its column supports being disguised by its arched façade. The two hotels will be joined by three tall residential buildings and a fourth 43 floor office building standing 203 meters tall. If Full Moon Bay can just shake off the ‘Death Star’ vibe, it’s looking to be an amazing development. Via Treehugger via Skyscraper News)

February 25th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#3
Neutral! Plus Ultra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ESTELI - PORTLANDIA - SEATTLE - SF - West LA - MOSCU - MILAN - UES(NY) Posts: 4,107 Likes (Received): 40	Very nice, keep us posted on it's progress.

February 25th, 2008, 12:40 AM	#4
Anberlin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,923 Likes (Received): 1	That looks AWESOME!

February 25th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#5
Cidade_Branca Architect Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,233 Likes (Received): 3	Amazing.

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February 25th, 2008, 07:54 AM	#7
cachen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: honolulu Posts: 64 Likes (Received): 0	it has potential, but only if they dont cut any corners. as a note the base thats rendered as a single smooth surface, i wonder how they plan on pulling that off. unless they have alien technology i cant see this turning out as sleek as the render.

February 25th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#9
HD °°°°°°°°°°°° Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,140 Likes (Received): 14	very spectacular! love it

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July 27th, 2008, 07:59 AM	#13
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