Almaty Ring Road Junction Proposal

Almaty Ring Road Junction Proposal Project

Where History and Language Meet

Project Overview

At the city connection junction of the major ring road project that will strengthen Almaty's main transport network, the intention was to host an aesthetic and meaningful project symbolising the deep-rooted ties between Kazakhstan and Turkey. More than just a traffic junction, this project aims to be a work of art that showcases the historical and cultural bonds between the two countries.

Project Theme: Common Language and History

The most distinctive feature of the project is that it is designed around Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who gave great importance to Turkish language and history and founded the Turkish Language Association and the Turkish Historical Society to research them, and around the sayings "History is a bridge" and "Language is a bridge". With this understanding, the aim was to emphasise the shared historical heritage and the importance of the language uniting Kazakhstan and Turkey. At the focus of the project, the historical figure of the Great Leader Atatürk ascending Kocatepe, who holds great meaning for both countries, symbolises this bridge and monumentally represents the continuous interaction and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Project Details

• Sculpture: The Atatürk sculpture at the centre of the project is made of corten steel and placed to represent Atatürk's silhouette ascending Kocatepe. Set on a rocky base, the figure represents the spirit of struggle that both nations know very well.
• Water Features: The ornamental pools around the sculpture represent water as the source of life and the continuous flow between the two countries.
• Landscape: Enriched with natural and native plant species, the landscape design around the junction gives the area an aesthetic appearance.
• Lighting: With night lighting, the junction becomes both more visually attractive and safer.

Significance of the Project

• Strengthening Cultural Ties: The project aims to strengthen the cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Turkey and to increase the sense of unity and solidarity between the peoples of the two countries.
• Contribution to the Cityscape: Making an important contribution to Almaty's cityscape, the project stands out with its modern and aesthetic design.
• Symbolic Meaning: The theme "History is a bridge" symbolises the deep historical and cultural ties between the two countries and passes them on to future generations.