Expressions of National Identity in the Modern Architecture of Kazakhstan: The Case of Kazakh Stalactite-Arrow-Shaped Arcade

Kussainov A. Glaudinov B. Muksinov R.
2023 Center for Cities, University of Moratuwa

ISVS e-journal
2023 #10 Issue 6 68 - 76 pp.

The elements of the architectural objects of modern Kazakhstan are living evidence of the influence of the system of caravan roads of the Great Silk Road that crossed the territory of Kazakhstan in ancient times. Among them, the decorative structure Kazakh stalactite-arrow-shaped arcade is a unique project. The purpose of this study is to identify the signs of national identity in the architecture of the project Kazakh stalactite-arrow-shaped arcade and to identify the factors influencing the development of national architecture in Kazakhstan. It is analyzed in this paper for the first time as an original artistic idea. The study of this architectural object allows tracing the originality of Central Asian architectural solutions, such as the pointed arched vault, domed structures, stalactites, and ornaments. The article employed the method of analysis of published research to investigate the cultural influences, and spatial organization of the Kazakh stalactite-arrow-shaped arcade. It also employed observations and image analysis to study the architectural elements. The paper reveals the trends common to the region in the establishment and development of national architecture. It identifies the objective patterns of the establishment and development of architecture, and offers a theoretical basis for the implementation of progressive architectural and construction traditions in modern design practice. It also contributes to pedagogical work, in the development of diploma courses related to national architectural monuments of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Architectural heritage , Architectural orders , Architecture and construction , Cultural features , Experience of architects , Globalisation , National culture , Traditions in architecture

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Department of Architecture International Educational Corporation, KazGASA campus, Kazakhstan
Department of Architecture Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Kyrgyzstan

Department of Architecture International Educational Corporation
Department of Architecture Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University

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