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Baku Crystal Hall (
Baku Crystal Hall was built in order to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. On 2 August 2011, the main agreement was signed with Alpine Bau Deutschland AG to construct the venue and preparations for construction had been started in the area. Even though the full cost of the contract was not named, the government allocated 6 million AZN for the construction of the venue. On 5 September 2011, it was announced that the venue will hold 25,000 spectators. The arena also contains VIP lounges.
The construction of the arena was expected to be completed by 31 March 2012. However, there was a delay of three weeks because of weather conditions, and the building was announced to have been completed on 16 April 2012. Baku Crystal Hall was opened on 7 May 2012 by the President of Azerbaijan
Official facebook post - IeSF World Championship to be held in Baku Crystal Hall
File:Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the Baku Crystal Hall, the venue of the Eurovision-2012 Song Contest.jpg, The opening of the Baku Crystal Hall
File:Crystal Hall Baku Inside.jpg, The 2012 Eurovision Song Contest was the first major event at Baku Crystal Hall
File:Final Four Baku 4.JPG, CEV Champions League 2013-2014 Final Four
File:View of Baku at night 3.jpg, Baku at night with the Baku Crystal Hall in the background
File:Stamps of Azerbaijan, 2014-1177.jpg, Stamp celebrating Baku Crystal Hall
Baku Crystal Hall on the website of constructor Alpine Bau
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: ''Bakı Kristal Zalı'') is an indoor arena in Baku
Baku (, ; az, Bakı ) is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku is located below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world a ...
, Azerbaijan. Located on the coast of Baku near National Flag Square, construction of the arena began in August 2011 and finished in April 2012in time for it to host its first major event, the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
History
Baku Crystal Hall was built in order to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. On 2 August 2011, the main agreement was signed with Alpine Bau Deutschland AG to construct the venue and preparations for construction had been started in the area. Even though the full cost of the contract was not named, the government allocated 6 million AZN for the construction of the venue. On 5 September 2011, it was announced that the venue will hold 25,000 spectators. The arena also contains VIP lounges.
The construction of the arena was expected to be completed by 31 March 2012. However, there was a delay of three weeks because of weather conditions, and the building was announced to have been completed on 16 April 2012. Baku Crystal Hall was opened on 7 May 2012 by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev ( az, İlham Heydər oğlu Əliyev, ; born 24 December 1961) is the fourth president of Azerbaijan, serving in the post since 31 October 2003.
The son and second child of the former Azerbaijani leader Heydar Aliyev, ...
and First Lady
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Mehriban Aliyeva.
Structure and facilities
The total area of the complex is 30,958 m2, while the area of the arena is 10,964 m2. Its height in the middle is 24 m. The arena is lit by 12,000LED
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light points with a lighting rate of 850 lux
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at 1 m height. The corridor around the arena is divided into two symmetrical parts with 15 entrances on each side, including 30 outside entrances. Each sector has 2 transport access points (1 on each side), 10 arena entrances (5 on each side) and 16 tribune access points (8 on each side). Along the corridor, there are 10 beverage facilities (5 in each sector), 18 catering facilities (9 in each sector), 2 first aid points (1 in each sector), 36 toilets (6 for men, 6 for women and 6 for persons with physical disabilities in each sector). The hall has 12,000 seats but can accommodate 27,000 people.
The building has a crystalline shape and illuminated façade with numerous LED lights. Its shape and façade are response to Azerbaijan's special request for the creation of a widely visible and visually effective landmark as a bridge between Asia and Europe that will be noticed in an international context. The LED lights were upgraded to allow different dynamic lighting scenarios to appear in order to highlight the membrane façade and create moods appropriate for the different stages of the events.
Usage
Concerts
Baku Crystal Hall's first major event was the2012 Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 was the 57th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, following the country's victory at the with the song " Running Scared" by the duo Ell & Nikki. It was the first time Azer ...
, held at the arena from 22 May to 26 May 2012. Jennifer Lopez
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, Shakira and Rihanna
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performed concerts at Baku Crystal Hall later in 2012. Local singer Aygün Kazımova
Aygun Alasgar gizi Kazimova ( az, Aygün Ələsgər qızı Kazımova) (born 26 January 1971) is an Azerbaijani singer, songwriter, pop musician, and actress.
She is a well known singer in Azerbaijan, Turkey and Russia. Her 2006 and 2007 solo c ...
had a concert on 22 September 2017. Christina Aguilera performed a sold-out concert on April 28, 2018. On 28 May 2018, a gala concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was held in Crystal Hall.
Culture
Baku Crystal Hall hosted the 6th e-Sports World Championship held by theInternational e-Sports Federation
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Member Nations
So far, there are 130 member nations in IESF:
History
The Interna ...
in November 2014.Official facebook post - IeSF World Championship to be held in Baku Crystal Hall
Sports
Baku Crystal Hall hosted Boxing at the 2015 European Games, boxing,karate
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, taekwondo, fencing and volleyball (indoor) events during the inaugural 2015 European Games
The 2015 European Games, also known as Baku 2015 or Baku 2015 European Games ( az, Bakı 2015 Avropa Oyunları), were the inaugural edition of the European Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes representing the National Olympic ...
.
Gallery
References
External links
*Baku Crystal Hall on the website of constructor Alpine Bau
{{Authority control Music venues completed in 2012 Sports venues completed in 2012 Sports venues in Baku Music venues in Azerbaijan Indoor arenas in Azerbaijan 2012 establishments in Azerbaijan Tourist attractions in Baku Gerkan, Marg and Partners buildings Volleyball venues in Azerbaijan Handball venues in Azerbaijan 2015 European Games venues