The territory of the Absheron Peninsula from the very beginning of its existence is rich in irreplaceable cultural samples. The valuable historical and architectural monuments located here, preserved from the distant past to the present day, combine examples of eastern and western architecture and bear traces of different cultures and civilizations. Thanks to the enormous improvement, restoration and reconstruction work carried out in recent years in Baku and Absheron, as well as throughout the country, the appearance of the peninsula is becoming more beautiful, new majestic and unique buildings are being erected.
In order to give impetus to the work done, to preserve the architecture of Absheron and the spirit of national art, as well as to revive its unique colors and transfer them to future generations, the architectural competition “Architectural face of Absheron settlements” has been announced by the initiative of the Baku city General Directorate on Architecture and Urban Planning under the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, organized jointly with the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan and “Bakı Abadlıq Xidməti” LLC. 
The projects presented at the initial stage of the competition program, which will cover the entire territory of the Absheron Peninsula, should reflect such important points as the development of the aesthetic appearance and quality of life of the settlements, the identification of originality and ecological-spatial solutions of the settlements of Ramana, Pirshagi and Amirjan.

The authors of the project can participate individually or in groups in a competition with a total prize fund of 60,000 manats. Participants have the right to choose one or more of the aforementioned settlements, but a separate project must be submitted for each selected territory. Those wishing to take part in the competition must register before November 25, 2020, and projects must be submitted to the Baku city General Directorate on Architecture and Urban Planning no later than 18:00 on December 10, 2020.

Based on the results, which will be announced on December 21, 2020, 4 people selected by the jury will be awarded. The winner of the first place will receive 10 thousand manats and a first-degree diploma, and the second-place winner will receive 5 thousand manats and a second-degree diploma. Those who took 3rd place (two places) will be awarded 2500 manats each and a 3rd degree diploma. The rest of the participants will receive incentive prizes and participant certificates. It should be noted that participation in the competition is free.
Projects for the competition must be submitted in full format. The author  will be invited if the improvement works will be carried out on the basis of the selected project. 
Baku city General Directorate on Architecture and Urban Planning under the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture invites you to visit the site "Architectural appearance of Absheron settlements" (www.absheronsimasi.az) for registration, as well as to get acquainted with the terms of reference, conditions of participation, rules and other details.