The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center was officially opened last night in the presence of President Nazarbayev and heads of state in a grand ceremony, with a performance by the Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, timed to coincide with the President’s birthday and Astana Day. The Center represents a major new civic, cultural and social venue for the people of Astana, bringing together a wide range of activities within a sheltered climatic envelope that provides a comfortable environment all year round.

Night View

• Architect: Foster + Partners
• Name of Project: The Khan Shatyry Entertainment Centre
• Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
• Client: Sembol Construction
• Collaborating Architect: Tusavul Architecture
• Image Credit: Nigel Young_Foster + Partners
• Drawings credit: William McElhinney  – Foster + Partners

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