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{{Short description|Buildings and structures under construction in Azerbaijan}}
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{{Infobox building
|name = '''The Crescent Development Project'''
|name = '''The Crescent Development Project'''
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|image = Panorama of Baku 2022.jpg
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|location = [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]]
|location = [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]]
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|status = Under Construction
|status = Completed
|start_date = October 2009
|start_date = {{start date and age|2009|10}}
|opening =
|opening = 2023
|est_completion = 2017
|est_completion = {{start date and age|2022}}
|building_type = [[office]], [[residential]], [[hotel]], [[shopping mall]]<ref>[http://heerim.cafe24.com/pdf/merge/131126023011.pdf Heerim.com: Crescent Place]</ref><ref name="Heerim.com: Crescent Hotel">[http://heerim.cafe24.com/pdf/merge/131126022548.pdf Heerim.com: Crescent Hotel]</ref><ref>[http://heerim.cafe24.com/pdf/merge/131126021341.pdf Heerim.com: Crescent City]</ref>
|building_type = [[office]], [[residential]], [[hotel]], [[shopping mall]]<ref>[http://heerim.cafe24.com/pdf/merge/131126023011.pdf Heerim.com: Crescent Place]</ref><ref name="Heerim.com: Crescent Hotel">[http://heerim.cafe24.com/pdf/merge/131126022548.pdf Heerim.com: Crescent Hotel]</ref><ref>[http://heerim.cafe24.com/pdf/merge/131126021341.pdf Heerim.com: Crescent City]</ref>

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|roof = The Crescent City {{convert|210|m|ft|abbr=on}},<ref name="Ilk">{{Cite web|url= http://ilk.tasarimciweb.com/project/crescent-development-project.html|title= Crescent Development Project|автор= |archiveurl= http://www.peeep.us/12bd9608|archivedate=2015-01-08}}</ref><br> The Crescent Place {{convert|170|m|ft|abbr=on}} <ref name=ReferenceA>[http://www.ilkconstruction.com/Posts.aspx?PostID=326 Ilk Construction - Crescent Place & Park, Earthworks and RC Package Project<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
|roof = The Crescent City {{convert|210|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="Ilk">{{Cite web|url= http://ilk.tasarimciweb.com/project/crescent-development-project.html|title= Crescent Development Project|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150109230309/http://ilk.tasarimciweb.com/project/crescent-development-project.html|archivedate=2015-01-09}} [http://www.peeep.us/12bd9608 Alt URL]</ref><br> The Crescent Place {{convert|170|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name=ReferenceA>[http://www.ilkconstruction.com/Posts.aspx?PostID=326 Ilk Construction - Crescent Place & Park, Earthworks and RC Package Project<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
Crescent Hotel {{convert|166|m|ft|abbr=on}} <ref name=ReferenceD>{{cite web|url=http://ru.apa.az/news/253935|title=APA - Первые объекты возводимого в столице Азербайджана комплекса «Айпара» будут сданы в 2015 году|work=apa.az|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>
Crescent Hotel {{convert|166|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name=ReferenceD>{{cite web|url=http://ru.apa.az/news/253935|title=APA - Первые объекты возводимого в столице Азербайджана комплекса "Айпара" будут сданы в 2015 году|work=apa.az|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>
|top_floor =
|top_floor =
|floor_count = 43 (Crescent City)<ref name="Ilk"/><br />
|floor_count = 43 (Crescent City)<ref name="Ilk"/><br />
33+4 (Crescent Hotel) <ref name="Crescent Hotel">{{Cite web|url= http://www.heerim.com/project/view?id=536|title= Kempinski Crescent Hotel & Leisure|автор= |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/6dX6qPey2|archivedate=2015-12-05}}</ref><br />
32 (28+4) (Crescent Hotel)<ref name="Crescent Hotel">{{Cite web|url= http://www.heerim.com/project/view?id=536|title= Kempinski Crescent Hotel & Leisure|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20151208064142/http://www.heerim.com/project/view?id=536|url-status= dead|archivedate=2015-12-08}}</ref><br />
32 (Crescent Place)<ref name="Ilk"/>
32 (Crescent Place)<ref name="Ilk"/>
|owner = Gilan Construction
|owner = Gilan Construction
|main_contractor = Gilan Holding
|main_contractor = [[Gilan Holding]]
|architect = Heerim Architects & Planners Co. Ltd.
|architect = DSA Architects International <ref name="Koltay Facades" /> / Heerim Architects & Planners Co. Ltd.
|structural_engineer=
|structural_engineer=
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}}


'''The Crescent Development Project''' or '''The Crescent Bay''' (formerly known as Caspian Plus) is an under construction skyscraper complex which is being built on the Caspian Sea coast in [[Baku]].<br />
'''The Crescent Development Project''' or '''The Crescent Bay''' (formerly known as Caspian Plus) is skyscraper complex which is under construction on the Caspian Sea coast in [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]].

The complex comprises an offshore hotel (Crescent Hotel), office tower (Crescent City), residential tower, and a retail and entertainment centre (Crescent Place). <br />
The project is intended to be an architectural landmark of [[Azerbaijan]].<ref name="Architectural landmark">[http://gilanholding.com/tourism/Crescent+Hotel+115?hl=en Crescent Hotel]</ref>
The complex comprises an offshore hotel (Crescent Hotel), office tower (Crescent City), residential tower, and a retail and entertainment centre (Crescent Place). The project is intended to be an architectural landmark.<ref name="Architectural landmark">[http://gilanholding.com/tourism/Crescent+Hotel+115?hl=en Crescent Hotel]</ref>


==History==
==History==
In February 2008, ''skyscrapernews.com'', a well-known architectural review website, published an article about two projects designed by the Korean company, Heerim Architects, for construction in Baku. The projects, both with a lunar theme, were described as, "an attempt to reinvent the concept of the skyscraper beyond the traditional".<ref name=ReferenceB>{{cite web|url=http://skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=1357|title=Full Moon Rising|work=skyscrapernews.com|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>
In February 2008, ''skyscrapernews.com'', a well-known architectural review website, published an article about two projects designed by the Korean company, Heerim Architects, for construction in Baku. The projects, both with a lunar theme, were described as, "an attempt to reinvent the concept of the skyscraper beyond the traditional".<ref name=ReferenceB>{{cite web|url=http://skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=1357|title=Full Moon Rising|work=skyscrapernews.com|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>
The article described two skyscraper complexes, proposed for construction on neighbouring peninsulas, on opposite shores of [[Bay of Baku|Baku Bay]]. The first, [[Full Moon Hotel|Full Moon Bay]], was to be constructed on the western side of the bay. It included a 158-meter, 35-storey, discoid hotel called "Palace of the Winds 1 and 2".<ref name=ReferenceB />
The article described two skyscraper complexes, proposed for construction on neighbouring peninsulas, on opposite shores of [[Bay of Baku|Baku Bay]]. The first, Full Moon Bay, was to be constructed on the western side of the bay. It included a 158-meter, 35-storey, discoid hotel called "Palace of the Winds 1 and 2".<ref name=ReferenceB />
The second complex, "Caspian Plus", had been proposed for construction on the eastern edge of [[Bay of Baku|Baku Bay]] near the seaport, acting as a counterpoint to "Full Moon Bay". Initially, the second project included a 32-storey crescent-shaped hotel (standing on its "horns" offshore), four high-rise residential buildings, and a 43-story business centre standing 203 metres tall (now called Crescent City Tower).<ref name=ReferenceB />
The second complex, "Caspian Plus", had been proposed for construction on the eastern edge of [[Bay of Baku|Baku Bay]] near the seaport, acting as a counterpoint to "Full Moon Bay". Initially, the second project included a 32-storey crescent-shaped hotel (standing on its "horns" offshore), four high-rise residential buildings, and a 43-story business centre standing 203 metres tall (now called Crescent City Tower).<ref name=ReferenceB />
The fate of the related projects remained uncertain until October 2009 when foundation work in the location of the "Caspian Plus" complex was started.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
The fate of the related projects remained uncertain until October 2009 when foundation work in the location of the "Caspian Plus" complex was started.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}


The project has since been modified. A trio of high-rise residential buildings was removed to avoid visual overlapping of two other buildings ([[Port Baku Towers]] and Port Baku Residence). After modification, the project consisted of a hotel ("The Crescent Hotel"), an office tower ("The Crescent City"), and a high-rise residential building with a podium ("The Crescent Place"). The previous name of the project, "Caspian Plus", was changed to "The Crescent Development Project".<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/103.html Lotos.com]</ref><br />
The project has since been modified. A trio of high-rise residential buildings was removed to avoid visual overlapping of two other buildings ([[Port Baku Towers]] and Port Baku Residence). After modification, the project consisted of a hotel ("The Crescent Hotel"), an office tower ("The Crescent City"), and a high-rise residential building with a podium ("The Crescent Place"). The previous name of the project, "Caspian Plus", was changed to "The Crescent Development Project".<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/103.html Lotos.com]</ref>

The project [[Full Moon Hotel|Full Moon Bay]] was cancelled.
The project Full Moon Bay was cancelled.


==Project==
==Project==
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===The Crescent Hotel===
===The Crescent Hotel===
"The Crescent Hotel" is a curving arched building. It is designed to look like a crescent moon with its points on the surface of the Caspian Sea. The crescent shape of the building refers to one of the symbols of Azerbaijan, depicted on its national flag. The skyscraper’s arcuate configuration will not affect the interior of the hotel as the building will rely on two multi-storey column-like towers, which will create additional space and act as a support for the hotel.<ref name=ReferenceB /> These supporting towers are called Eastern and Western in accordance with their location. "The Crescent Hotel" is planned to have 33 floors plus 4 storey podium.<ref name="Crescent Hotel" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/16/world/azerbaijan-architecture|title=Half moon hotel shows Baku's stellar architectural ambitions - CNN.com|author=|date=16 November 2011|work=CNN|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref> Upon completion, the hotel will comprise 230 guest rooms, 74 apartments and 16 villas. The total area is 177 969 m²,<ref name="Crescent Hotel" /> parking is planned for 601 cars.<ref name=ReferenceB /> "The Crescent Hotel" will be connected to the shore and other buildings of the project via bridge. This hotel is planned to be a 'seven star' facility.<ref name="Page Not Found">{{cite web|url=http://www.aecom.com/Where+We+Are/Europe/Program+Cost+Consultancy/_projectsList/The+Crescent,+Baku,+Azerbaijan|title=Page Not Found|work=aecom.com|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>
"The Crescent Hotel" is a curving arched building. It is designed to look like a crescent moon with its points on the surface of the Caspian Sea. The crescent shape of the building refers to one of the symbols of Azerbaijan, depicted on its national flag. The skyscraper’s arcuate configuration will not affect the interior of the hotel as the building will rely on two multi-storey column-like towers, which will create additional space and act as a support for the hotel.<ref name=ReferenceB /> These supporting towers are called Eastern and Western in accordance with their location. "The Crescent Hotel" comprises 32 floors (28 storeys of the hotel itself standing over a 4-storeys podium).<ref name="Crescent Hotel" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/16/world/azerbaijan-architecture|title=Half moon hotel shows Baku's stellar architectural ambitions - CNN.com|author=|date=16 November 2011|work=CNN|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref> Upon completion, the hotel will comprise 230 guest rooms, 74 apartments and 16 villas. The total area is 177,969 m²<sup>2</sup>,<ref name="Crescent Hotel" /> parking is planned for 601 cars.<ref name=ReferenceB /> "The Crescent Hotel" will be connected to the shore and other buildings of the project via a bridge. This hotel is planned to be a 'seven-star' facility.<ref name="Page Not Found">{{cite web|url=http://www.aecom.com/Where+We+Are/Europe/Program+Cost+Consultancy/_projectsList/The+Crescent,+Baku,+Azerbaijan|title=Page Not Found|work=aecom.com|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>


===The Crescent City===
===The Crescent City===
The office tower “The Crescent City”, is a 210 metre skyscraper with 43 overground levels.<ref name="Ilk"/><ref name=ReferenceB /> It is being built behind "The Crescent Hotel" on the waterfront next to the seaport of Baku and the [[JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel|“JW Marriott Absheron”]]. According to the project design, the facade of the building is cylindrical and slightly flattened at the north-south direction. The bottom of the tower is narrow and widens as it approaches the top which includes a concave notch. The shape of "The Crescent City" is designed to resemble a torch.
The office tower, “The Crescent City”, is a 210-metre skyscraper with 43 overground levels.<ref name="Ilk"/><ref name=ReferenceB /> It is being built behind "The Crescent Hotel" on the waterfront next to the seaport of Baku and the [[JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel|“JW Marriott Absheron”]]. According to the project design, the facade of the building is cylindrical and slightly flattened at the north-south direction. The bottom of the tower is narrow and widens as it approaches the top which includes a concave notch. The shape of "The Crescent City" is designed to resemble a torch.


===The Crescent Place===
===The Crescent Place===
"The Crescent Place" consists of 3 basement floors and 32 overground levels: a 5-storey podium, 2 floors of town houses and a 25-storey residential tower with 2 additional penthouse levels. The Crescent Place will be located onshore next to the tower of "The Crescent City". This residential building, standing 170 metres tall, will include 168 apartments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thorntontomasetti.com/news/spotlight/181-crescent_place|title=Project Update: Crescent Place|work=thorntontomasetti.com|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref> The total area of the Crescent Place is 273 000 m² with space for approximately 100 retail outlets and an additional 40 food and beverage units.
"The Crescent Place" consists of 3 basement floors and 32 overground levels: a 5-storey podium, 2 floors of town houses and a 25-storey residential tower with 2 additional penthouse levels. The Crescent Place will be located onshore next to the tower of "The Crescent City". This residential building, standing 170 metres tall, will include 168 apartments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thorntontomasetti.com/news/spotlight/181-crescent_place|title=Project Update: Crescent Place|work=thorntontomasetti.com|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref> The total area of the Crescent Place is 273 000 m², with space for approximately 100 retail outlets and an additional 40 food and beverage units.


==Construction==
==Construction==
According to a report published by the management company, almost all piling work for the project had been completed by November 2013. Nine per-cent of the entire project had been constructed. Ten per-cent of the coastal part of the Project had been completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slideshare.net/AECOM/baku-signatures-on-the-skyline|title=Baku — signatures on the skyline|author=AECOM|work=slideshare.net|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>
According to a report published by the management company, almost all piling work for the project had been completed by November 2013. Nine percent of the entire project had been constructed. Ten percent of the coastal part of the Project had been completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slideshare.net/AECOM/baku-signatures-on-the-skyline|title=Baku — signatures on the skyline|author=AECOM|work=slideshare.net|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref>


In July 2015, DSA Architects International was appointed to take over multidisciplinary lead consultancy design services on the Crescent Development Project, with construction works ongoing.
In July 2015, DSA Architects International was appointed to take over multidisciplinary lead consultancy design services on the Crescent Development Project, with construction works ongoing.


===Site of The Crescent Hotel===
===Site of The Crescent Hotel===
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The plot for "The Crescent Hotel" lies within an area in the Caspian Sea. In May 2012, hehe setting was started. These piles were installed in two rows around the perimeter of the future hotel's location.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} A double metal fence was then installed around the site which restricted any additional water entering the area.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} Once the fence was completed, water was pumped from the site, and it was filled with sand to create the foundation of the building.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} As of early 2013, the soil creating the artificial island has been formed, and foundation work for the Western and Eastern towers is completed.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/120.html New stage of works at “Crescent” area]</ref> The piles constructed for "The Crescent Hotel", with a diameter 1500–2000&nbsp;mm and a length 76.1 meters, are the biggest ever built in Azerbaijan. It was planned to build 464 piles by the end of 2013.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/118.html Lotos.com.az]</ref><ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/113.html Lotos.com.az]</ref>
[[File:Crescent Bay 5.JPG|right|thumb|Construction of the Eastern and Western towers of The Crescent Hotel as of August 2015]]
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The plot for "The Crescent Hotel" lies within an area in the Caspian Sea. In May 2012, sheet pile setting was started. These piles were installed in two rows around the perimeter of the future hotel's location.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} A double metal fence was then installed around the site which restricted any additional water entering the area.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} Once the fence was completed, water was pumped from the site and it was filled with sand to create the foundation of the building.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} As of early 2013, the soil creating the artificial island has been formed, and foundation work for the Western and Eastern towers is completed.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/120.html New stage of works at “Crescent” area]</ref> The piles constructed for "The Crescent Hotel", with a diameter 1500–2000&nbsp;mm and a length 76.1 meters, are the biggest ever built in Azerbaijan. It was planned to build 464 piles by the end of 2013.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/118.html Lotos.com.az]</ref><ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/113.html Lotos.com.az]</ref>
By the beginning of 2015, development of both the Eastern and Western Towers had begun on the artificial island.
By the beginning of 2015, development of both the Eastern and Western Towers had begun on the artificial island.

Given the complexity of the building’s geometry, a number of contracting companies from the world-wide were engaged in the construction. Many of them faced challenges in achieving their goals. So, Derby Design Engineering cited that the main challenge was to design a constructible solution for the link-bridge between the column-like towers. This arch has a span of 90 meters which supports 5 hotel levels, hanging off the link-bridge truss.<ref name="Derby Design Engineering">{{Cite web|url= http://derbyde.ae/work/crescent-development-offshore-structures/|title= CRESCENT DEVELOPMENT – OFFSHORE STRUCTURES LA LUNA HOTEL|author=Derby Design }}</ref> The Koltay Facades website stated that curved sides of the hotel represent an exciting challenge for engineers and designers; floor by floor, the slope of the glass is changing, and so are the components of the reaction forces on the slab, the appearance of the glass, the safety requirements, amongst the others.<ref name="Koltay Facades">{{Cite web|url= https://koltayfacades.com/projects/crescent-baku|title= Crescent Baku|author= Koltay Facades}}</ref>


===Sites of The Crescent City and Crescent Place===
===Sites of The Crescent City and Crescent Place===
[[File:Crescent Bay 6.JPG|left|thumb|The Crescent Сity Tower (in the foreground) and The Crescent Place Tower (in the background) as of August 2015]]
Construction of the onshore foundation started in October 2009. For all parts of the coastline (sites of "The Crescent City" and "The Crescent Place"), 691 short piles with a diameter of 1.2 m and a depth of 26 meters have been installed
Construction of the onshore foundation started in October 2009. For all parts of the coastline (sites of "The Crescent City" and "The Crescent Place"), 691 short piles with a diameter of 1.2 m and a depth of 26 meters have been installed
.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/ru/read/102.html Lotos.com.az: Completion work on short piles]</ref>
.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/ru/read/102.html Lotos.com.az: Completion work on short piles]</ref>
For the tower “The Crescent city” 118 deep piles (diameter 1500&nbsp;mm, depth of 52-61,5 meters) were constructed.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/103.html Lotos.com.az]</ref><ref>[http://1news.az/economy/20130305115519437.html: Malaysian company intends to participate in the project Crescent City in Baku]</ref>
For the tower “The Crescent city” 118 deep piles (diameter 1500&nbsp;mm, depth of 52-61,5 meters) were constructed.<ref>[http://www.lotos.com.az/en/read/103.html Lotos.com.az]</ref><ref>[http://1news.az/economy/20130305115519437.html: Malaysian company intends to participate in the project Crescent City in Baku]</ref>


By November 2013, 4 taps had been installed on the site of the "The Crescent Place". First floors of the podium were appearing above the fence. The construction of the residential tower, "The Crescent Place", had been started.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} By the beginning of 2015, 35th floor of The Crescent Place Tower was being constructed.
By November 2013, 4 taps had been installed on the site of "The Crescent Place". The first floors of the podium were appearing above the fence. The construction of the residential tower, "The Crescent Place", had been started.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} By the beginning of 2015, 35th floor of The Crescent Place Tower was being constructed.

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By March 2014, the foundation of "Crescent City Tower" had been ready for concrete core pouring.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} As of beginning 2015, The Crescent City Tower was being constructed at 16-17 levels. In August 2015, the concrete core of the building reached up to the 30th level. By December 2015, the 43rd level of concrete core of the Crescent City was completed.
By March 2014, the foundation of "Crescent City Tower" had been ready for concrete core pouring.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}} As of beginning 2015, The Crescent City Tower was being constructed at 16-17 levels. In August 2015, the concrete core of the building reached up to the 30th level. By December 2015, the 43rd level of the concrete core of the Crescent City was completed.


=== Completion ===
=== Completion ===
According to a spokesman of Ilk Construction, completion of the shell and core of "The Crescent Place" is scheduled for January 2015; the site of "The Crescent City" must be finished by May of the same year.<ref name="ReferenceD"/>
According to a spokesman of Ilk Construction, completion of the shell and core of "The Crescent Place" is scheduled for January 2015; the site of "The Crescent City" must be finished by May of the same year.<ref name="ReferenceD"/> Completion of the entire project was planned for the second half of 2017 but as of February 2019, technical difficulties have prevented the completion of the arch section that will ultimately join the two towers. The completion date is currently estimated as late 2020.(Update) The date of completion is unknown.<ref>[http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/complex/1373 Skyscraper City]</ref>
Completion of the entire project is planned in the second half of 2017.<ref name="Page Not Found"/>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery <!--perrow=4-->>
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File:Crescent site 01.08.2012.jpg|Construction site (01.08.2012): It is seen the fenced area of the sea designated for "The Crescent Hotel"; piling works are being conducted for onshore part of the project
File:Crescent site 01.08.2012.jpg|Construction site (01.08.2012): It is seen the fenced area of the sea designated for "The Crescent Hotel"; piling works are being conducted for onshore part of the project
File:Crescent cite 17.08.2012.jpg|Construction site (17.08.2012): Offshore site is being filled with sand in order to create artificial island
File:Crescent cite 17.08.2012.jpg|Construction site (17.08.2012): Offshore site is being filled with sand in order to create artificial island
File:Crescent site 01.03.2013.jpg|Construction site (01.03.2013): An island has been created, beginning of piles testing on it; piling works for the onshore part is being completed
File:Crescent site 01.03.2013.jpg|Construction site (01.03.2013): An island has been created, beginning of piles testing on it; piling works for the onshore part is being completed
File:Crescent site 30.04.2013.jpg|Construction site (30.04.2013): Beginning of the piles construction on island; onshore part is ready for construction the podium
File:Crescent site 30.04.2013.jpg|Construction site (30.04.2013): Beginning of the piles construction on island; onshore part is ready for construction the podium
File:The Crescent 18 March 2014.jpg|Construction site (18.03.2014): Podium, rising of Crescent Place concrete core, parking
File:The Crescent 18 March 2014.jpg|Construction site (18.03.2014): Podium, rising of Crescent Place concrete core, parking
File:The Crescent Hotel Piles.jpg| Completion of piling works for The Crescent Hotel on artificial island (18.03.2014)
File:The Crescent Hotel Piles.jpg|Completion of piling works for The Crescent Hotel on artificial island (18.03.2014)
File:CR1.jpg| February 2015: General view on the project, Crescent Place is topped out, Crescent City is built at 18-19 levels, the first floors of The Crescent Hotel' towers are being built on the island
File:CR1.jpg|February 2015: General view on the project, Crescent Place is topped out, Crescent City is built at 18-19 levels, the first floors of The Crescent Hotel' towers are being built on the island
File:Crescent 2.jpg| February 2015: The Crescent City and The Crescent Hotel
File:Crescent 2.jpg|February 2015: The Crescent City and The Crescent Hotel
File:Crescent Baku (2).jpg| March 2015: View on The Crescent Place and The Crescent Hotel
File:Crescent Baku (2).jpg|March 2015: View on The Crescent Place and The Crescent Hotel
File:Crescent Hotel Baku.jpg| March 2015: Construction of The Crescent Hotel
File:Crescent Hotel Baku.jpg|March 2015: Construction of The Crescent Hotel
File:Picture_1_Crescent_Bay.JPG| August 2015: View on the The Crescent Place, The Crescent City and [[Port Baku Towers]]
File:Picture_4_Crescent_Bay.JPG| August 2015: Construction of The Crescent Hotel building
File:Picture_3_Crescent_Bay.JPG| August 2015: The Crescent Place Tower is topped out; The Crescent City Tower is on a 30 level of the core
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* [http://www.ilkconstruction.com/Posts.aspx?PostID=326 ilkconstruction.com]
* [http://www.ilkconstruction.com/Posts.aspx?PostID=326 ilkconstruction.com]
* [http://www.azae.az AZ Architecture & Engineering Developments (AZ A&E)]
* [http://www.azae.az AZ Architecture & Engineering Developments (AZ A&E)]
* {{cite web|url= http://www.georgiosp.com/The-Crescent-Hotel|title= G/P: Parametric Structure of the Crescent Hotel|author=Georgios Papadogeorgakis |date=|work= georgiosp.com|publisher=|accessdate=2015-01-08|language=|archiveurl=http://www.peeep.us/ac8f526b|archivedate=2015-01-08}}
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The Crescent Development Project
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
Typeoffice, residential, hotel, shopping mall[1][2][3]
LocationBaku, Azerbaijan
Construction startedOctober 2009; 15 years ago (2009-10)
Estimated completion2022; 2 years ago (2022)
Opening2023
OwnerGilan Construction
Height
RoofThe Crescent City 210 m (690 ft)[4]
The Crescent Place 170 m (560 ft)[5]
Crescent Hotel 166 m (545 ft)[6]
Technical details
Floor count43 (Crescent City)[4]

32 (28+4) (Crescent Hotel)[7]

32 (Crescent Place)[4]
Design and construction
Architect(s)DSA Architects International [8] / Heerim Architects & Planners Co. Ltd.
Main contractorGilan Holding

The Crescent Development Project or The Crescent Bay (formerly known as Caspian Plus) is skyscraper complex which is under construction on the Caspian Sea coast in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The complex comprises an offshore hotel (Crescent Hotel), office tower (Crescent City), residential tower, and a retail and entertainment centre (Crescent Place). The project is intended to be an architectural landmark.[9]

History

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In February 2008, skyscrapernews.com, a well-known architectural review website, published an article about two projects designed by the Korean company, Heerim Architects, for construction in Baku. The projects, both with a lunar theme, were described as, "an attempt to reinvent the concept of the skyscraper beyond the traditional".[10] The article described two skyscraper complexes, proposed for construction on neighbouring peninsulas, on opposite shores of Baku Bay. The first, Full Moon Bay, was to be constructed on the western side of the bay. It included a 158-meter, 35-storey, discoid hotel called "Palace of the Winds 1 and 2".[10] The second complex, "Caspian Plus", had been proposed for construction on the eastern edge of Baku Bay near the seaport, acting as a counterpoint to "Full Moon Bay". Initially, the second project included a 32-storey crescent-shaped hotel (standing on its "horns" offshore), four high-rise residential buildings, and a 43-story business centre standing 203 metres tall (now called Crescent City Tower).[10] The fate of the related projects remained uncertain until October 2009 when foundation work in the location of the "Caspian Plus" complex was started.[citation needed]

The project has since been modified. A trio of high-rise residential buildings was removed to avoid visual overlapping of two other buildings (Port Baku Towers and Port Baku Residence). After modification, the project consisted of a hotel ("The Crescent Hotel"), an office tower ("The Crescent City"), and a high-rise residential building with a podium ("The Crescent Place"). The previous name of the project, "Caspian Plus", was changed to "The Crescent Development Project".[11]

The project Full Moon Bay was cancelled.

Project

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The "Crescent Development Project" is situated with one part on the waterfront of Baku. An offshore part, which includes "The Crescent Hotel", will be located on an artificial island about 170 metres from shore. There will be an office tower ("The Crescent City"), and a residential high-rise building with a podium ("The Crescent Place"), on the coastline behind "The Crescent Hotel".

The Crescent Hotel

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"The Crescent Hotel" is a curving arched building. It is designed to look like a crescent moon with its points on the surface of the Caspian Sea. The crescent shape of the building refers to one of the symbols of Azerbaijan, depicted on its national flag. The skyscraper’s arcuate configuration will not affect the interior of the hotel as the building will rely on two multi-storey column-like towers, which will create additional space and act as a support for the hotel.[10] These supporting towers are called Eastern and Western in accordance with their location. "The Crescent Hotel" comprises 32 floors (28 storeys of the hotel itself standing over a 4-storeys podium).[7][12] Upon completion, the hotel will comprise 230 guest rooms, 74 apartments and 16 villas. The total area is 177,969 m²2,[7] parking is planned for 601 cars.[10] "The Crescent Hotel" will be connected to the shore and other buildings of the project via a bridge. This hotel is planned to be a 'seven-star' facility.[13]

The Crescent City

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The office tower, “The Crescent City”, is a 210-metre skyscraper with 43 overground levels.[4][10] It is being built behind "The Crescent Hotel" on the waterfront next to the seaport of Baku and the “JW Marriott Absheron”. According to the project design, the facade of the building is cylindrical and slightly flattened at the north-south direction. The bottom of the tower is narrow and widens as it approaches the top which includes a concave notch. The shape of "The Crescent City" is designed to resemble a torch.

The Crescent Place

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"The Crescent Place" consists of 3 basement floors and 32 overground levels: a 5-storey podium, 2 floors of town houses and a 25-storey residential tower with 2 additional penthouse levels. The Crescent Place will be located onshore next to the tower of "The Crescent City". This residential building, standing 170 metres tall, will include 168 apartments.[14] The total area of the Crescent Place is 273 000 m², with space for approximately 100 retail outlets and an additional 40 food and beverage units.

Construction

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According to a report published by the management company, almost all piling work for the project had been completed by November 2013. Nine percent of the entire project had been constructed. Ten percent of the coastal part of the Project had been completed.[15]

In July 2015, DSA Architects International was appointed to take over multidisciplinary lead consultancy design services on the Crescent Development Project, with construction works ongoing.

Site of The Crescent Hotel

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The plot for "The Crescent Hotel" lies within an area in the Caspian Sea. In May 2012, hehe setting was started. These piles were installed in two rows around the perimeter of the future hotel's location.[citation needed] A double metal fence was then installed around the site which restricted any additional water entering the area.[citation needed] Once the fence was completed, water was pumped from the site, and it was filled with sand to create the foundation of the building.[citation needed] As of early 2013, the soil creating the artificial island has been formed, and foundation work for the Western and Eastern towers is completed.[16] The piles constructed for "The Crescent Hotel", with a diameter 1500–2000 mm and a length 76.1 meters, are the biggest ever built in Azerbaijan. It was planned to build 464 piles by the end of 2013.[17][18] By the beginning of 2015, development of both the Eastern and Western Towers had begun on the artificial island.

Given the complexity of the building’s geometry, a number of contracting companies from the world-wide were engaged in the construction. Many of them faced challenges in achieving their goals. So, Derby Design Engineering cited that the main challenge was to design a constructible solution for the link-bridge between the column-like towers. This arch has a span of 90 meters which supports 5 hotel levels, hanging off the link-bridge truss.[19] The Koltay Facades website stated that curved sides of the hotel represent an exciting challenge for engineers and designers; floor by floor, the slope of the glass is changing, and so are the components of the reaction forces on the slab, the appearance of the glass, the safety requirements, amongst the others.[8]

Sites of The Crescent City and Crescent Place

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Construction of the onshore foundation started in October 2009. For all parts of the coastline (sites of "The Crescent City" and "The Crescent Place"), 691 short piles with a diameter of 1.2 m and a depth of 26 meters have been installed .[20] For the tower “The Crescent city” 118 deep piles (diameter 1500 mm, depth of 52-61,5 meters) were constructed.[21][22]

By November 2013, 4 taps had been installed on the site of "The Crescent Place". The first floors of the podium were appearing above the fence. The construction of the residential tower, "The Crescent Place", had been started.[citation needed] By the beginning of 2015, 35th floor of The Crescent Place Tower was being constructed.

By March 2014, the foundation of "Crescent City Tower" had been ready for concrete core pouring.[citation needed] As of beginning 2015, The Crescent City Tower was being constructed at 16-17 levels. In August 2015, the concrete core of the building reached up to the 30th level. By December 2015, the 43rd level of the concrete core of the Crescent City was completed.

Completion

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According to a spokesman of Ilk Construction, completion of the shell and core of "The Crescent Place" is scheduled for January 2015; the site of "The Crescent City" must be finished by May of the same year.[6] Completion of the entire project was planned for the second half of 2017 but as of February 2019, technical difficulties have prevented the completion of the arch section that will ultimately join the two towers. The completion date is currently estimated as late 2020.(Update) The date of completion is unknown.[23]

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  • Construction site (01.08.2012): It is seen the fenced area of the sea designated for "The Crescent Hotel"; piling works are being conducted for onshore part of the project
    Construction site (01.08.2012): It is seen the fenced area of the sea designated for "The Crescent Hotel"; piling works are being conducted for onshore part of the project
  • Construction site (17.08.2012): Offshore site is being filled with sand in order to create artificial island
    Construction site (17.08.2012): Offshore site is being filled with sand in order to create artificial island
  • Construction site (01.03.2013): An island has been created, beginning of piles testing on it; piling works for the onshore part is being completed
    Construction site (01.03.2013): An island has been created, beginning of piles testing on it; piling works for the onshore part is being completed
  • Construction site (30.04.2013): Beginning of the piles construction on island; onshore part is ready for construction the podium
    Construction site (30.04.2013): Beginning of the piles construction on island; onshore part is ready for construction the podium
  • Construction site (18.03.2014): Podium, rising of Crescent Place concrete core, parking
    Construction site (18.03.2014): Podium, rising of Crescent Place concrete core, parking
  • Completion of piling works for The Crescent Hotel on artificial island (18.03.2014)
    Completion of piling works for The Crescent Hotel on artificial island (18.03.2014)
  • February 2015: General view on the project, Crescent Place is topped out, Crescent City is built at 18-19 levels, the first floors of The Crescent Hotel' towers are being built on the island
    February 2015: General view on the project, Crescent Place is topped out, Crescent City is built at 18-19 levels, the first floors of The Crescent Hotel' towers are being built on the island
  • February 2015: The Crescent City and The Crescent Hotel
    February 2015: The Crescent City and The Crescent Hotel
  • March 2015: View on The Crescent Place and The Crescent Hotel
    March 2015: View on The Crescent Place and The Crescent Hotel
  • March 2015: Construction of The Crescent Hotel
    March 2015: Construction of The Crescent Hotel

References

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  1. ^ Heerim.com: Crescent Place
  2. ^ Heerim.com: Crescent Hotel
  3. ^ Heerim.com: Crescent City
  4. ^ a b c d "Crescent Development Project". Archived from the original on 2015-01-09. Alt URL
  5. ^ Ilk Construction - Crescent Place & Park, Earthworks and RC Package Project
  6. ^ a b "APA - Первые объекты возводимого в столице Азербайджана комплекса "Айпара" будут сданы в 2015 году". apa.az. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  7. ^ a b c "Kempinski Crescent Hotel & Leisure". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08.
  8. ^ a b Koltay Facades. "Crescent Baku".
  9. ^ Crescent Hotel
  10. ^ a b c d e f "Full Moon Rising". skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  11. ^ Lotos.com
  12. ^ "Half moon hotel shows Baku's stellar architectural ambitions - CNN.com". CNN. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  13. ^ "Page Not Found". aecom.com. Retrieved 16 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  14. ^ "Project Update: Crescent Place". thorntontomasetti.com. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  15. ^ AECOM. "Baku — signatures on the skyline". slideshare.net. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  16. ^ New stage of works at “Crescent” area
  17. ^ Lotos.com.az
  18. ^ Lotos.com.az
  19. ^ Derby Design. "CRESCENT DEVELOPMENT – OFFSHORE STRUCTURES LA LUNA HOTEL".
  20. ^ Lotos.com.az: Completion work on short piles
  21. ^ Lotos.com.az
  22. ^ Malaysian company intends to participate in the project Crescent City in Baku
  23. ^ Skyscraper City
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