Baku · Infrastructure & Stadium · Facade & Exterior
Baku Crystal Hall
- Architect
- gmp Architeckten, Alpine Bau
- Completion year
- 2012
- Photography
- Florian Licht
- Scope
- Artificial Lighting · Facade Lighting · Lighting Controls

Just in time for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, the Baku Crystal Hall – a modern, multi-functional event arena with a capacity of 23,000 spectators – could be completed in a record time of only eight months. The 206-metre-long and 168-metre-wide steel construction is clad with an illuminated membrane facade, which lends the building its characteristic crystalline appearance. During the dark hours the majestic hall’s facade is lit by 5,400 LED RGB light points that make a great visual impact.
Awards & recognition
illumni Infinity Awards 2013
Bronze
Lighting Design Award
IES Illumination Awards 2013
Award of Merit
Lighting Design Award
LAMP Awards 2013
Finalist
Shortlisted
Nomination / Shortlist
Photography: Florian Licht
