Amburan Beach Club

The Amburan Beach Club, located in Baku's Amburan region, underwent a comprehensive transformation to rejuvenate its facilities and enhance the guest experience. Occupying a 58-decare (approximately 14.3 acres) site, the original club could accommodate around 1,500 guests but had become outdated, struggling to meet contemporary demands due to spatial limitations and service inefficiencies. The renovation strategy focused on revitalizing existing structures and expanding functional spaces without altering the core program. Peripheral buildings, previously underutilized, were repurposed and subtly integrated into the new architectural vision through minor interventions and façade modifications, effectively blending them into the overall design.
To enhance visibility and accessibility of the primary attractions—the beach and pool areas—new sunbathing terraces, bars, cafés, and lounging zones were strategically positioned parallel to the site's longer sides. These elements were slightly elevated to create a valley-like effect, distributing various entertainment and leisure facilities evenly across the property. This design approach aimed to utilize the entire area effectively, transforming it into a versatile venue where each section offers unique value. Interconnecting walkways played a crucial role in this redesign, serving as fluid elements that link diverse areas such as wedding venues, trampolines, botanical gardens, and mini-golf courses. These paths, along with a unifying canopy structure, foster a cohesive relationship among different zones, enhancing the overall guest experience.
The architectural inspiration drew from the vibrant beach culture of Brazil, aiming to transplant its lively spirit to the Caspian shores. The design pays homage to the late Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, with even the beach umbrellas reflecting this thematic continuity and visual harmony. Structurally, the project features 560 composite columns supporting a 9,000-square-meter reinforced concrete roof. A specialized solution was developed to enable the 14 cm-thick concrete canopy to be supported by these columns, addressing challenges such as seismic considerations. This involved creating conical expansions at the junctions between columns and the canopy to mitigate punching shear effects, resulting in a robust and resilient structure.