The 2012 Eurovision Song Contest was held in the “Baku Crystal Hall,” which we co-constructed. The inner roof realized by NCA – consisting of 2,700 metric tons of steel – is an architectural highlight and demonstrates our expertise in the construction of complex, large-span structures to be implemented on short notice.

The main roof trusses rest on two tubular columns each at a height of nearly 20 m and span a free width of 80 m – making the structure appear to literally float above the stage area. Additionally, NCA was responsible for the installation of approximately 1,500 metric tons of the external crystal facade – about 50% of the total facade area.

The project documents the trust in our company’s international experience and was completed on schedule within just 5 months on the grounds of the National Flag Square. The entire arena offers space for around 25,000 spectators.

Scope of services:
• Planning
• Structural engineering
• Calculation
• Manufacturing
• Transport
• Installation

Technical data:
• 2,700 t roof construction
• 1,500 t crystal facade (installation)
• Material: S355J2+N
• Plate thicknesses: 10 – 50 mm
• Main truss span: 80 m
• Construction height: approx. 20 m

Client:
Alpine Deutschland AG

Owner:
State Committee on Property Issues of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Architect / Planner:
gmp Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner

Execution time:
5 months