Baku National Theatre
A Symbol of Azeri Culture
The Baku National Opera and Ballet Theater, located in the heart ofAzerbaijan‘s capital, is one of the region’s most important cultural centers. Founded in 1911, this theater has hosted some of the most prestigious opera and ballet productions, becoming a landmark for Azerbaijani art and culture.
The building, which features neoclassical-style architecture with fine decorative details, underwent several renovations during the 20th and 21st centuries to preserve its elegance and functionality. Among these was the refurbishment of the historic floors, a commission that featured Berti Pavimenti.
A Prestige Restoration Project
The restoration of the Baku National Theater was an ambitious project aimed at restoring the original beauty of floors damaged by time and wear. The goal was to respect theoriginal aesthetics while ensuring durability and strength to support the passage of performers and spectators.
Berti Flooring was chosen for this assignment because of its experience in historic restorations of prestigious buildings, such as the La Fenice Grand Theater in Venice and Windsor Castle.
✔ Historical and artistic fidelity: every detail of the parquet was reproduced following the original designs and decorations.
✔ Fine materials: the selection of fine woods ensured excellent aesthetic and functional performance.
✔ Technology and craftsmanship: the use of laser technology made it possible to achieve inlays of the highest precision.The Realization – Between Elegance and Innovation
The Realization – Between Elegance and Innovation
The restoration of the floors of the Baku National Theater required great attention to detail, with special care taken to reproduce the decorative inlays, typical of the time when the theater was built.
Project phases:
- Historical study and research: the Berti Flooring team worked with restoration experts to analyze the original surfaces.
- Design and sampling: prototypes were created to verify aesthetic and functional adherence to historical design.
- Cutting and woodworking: thanks to theuse of lasers, absolute precision in detail has been guaranteed.
- Handcrafted laying: the parquet was installed using traditional techniques to maintain thehistoric authenticity of the structure.
- Finishing and protection: to preserve the beauty of the wood, specific treatments have been applied to ensure its durability.
Berti Flooring ‘s intervention produced an extraordinary result, in which the inlaid parquet contributes to thetheater’s regal and elegant atmosphere.
A Theater Ready to Shine One More Time
Thanks to the restoration of the floors, the Baku National Theater is now ready to host world-class performances, offering artists and spectators a refined and welcoming environment.
The collaboration with the theater represents further confirmation of Berti Pavimenti ‘s ability to work on highly prestigious projects, combining the tradition ofItalian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
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