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Head of the structural unit: Mammadova Irada Rovshan

Ph D.of architecture

 
Total number of employees:
Main area of activity of the structural unit: Collecting, exploring of the samples of people’s trade of  Shaki-Balakan region and preparing them for publication. The exploration of the dwelling houses of the XVIII-XX centuries in Shaki, carrying out measuring work in the houses and finding out the features of interiors.
Main scientific achievements of the structural unit: The aims of the work consist of investigating of historical formation and developing process of folk architecture of Shaki, and finding out specific features relevant to local architectural traditions on this base and generally revealing the lack of the investigation in the architecture of the dwelling houses in Azerbaijan. As the result of carried exploration the addresses of 7 various dwelling houses which are different from one another architecturally and which need repairing mostly have been determined. Above mentioned information about this buildings was given to the representatives of UNESCO who were in Shaki in the July of 2010. Architectural heritage achieved through the centuries influences positively to the thoughts existing in construction and gives stimulation to their realizing with its style and objective estimation. Preparing the theory and history of architecture scientific recommendation for restoration of historical monuments. Giving offers for construction of the interior of modern houses relevant to national colour.