Polyhedra in architecture. Part 1

Architectural masterpieces located in different parts of the world reflect the human soul. Secret human desires are embodied in the extraordinary structures. In this article, we will make a short trip to Turkmenistan. This country is full of magnificent and unique architectural masterpieces of the past. But not only the past…

The so-called "Palace of Happiness" has an unusual architectural facade. The 11-story building with a total area of 38 thousand square meters is a three-tier structure, each side of which has the form of an eight-pointed star. The cube, located on the top of the big column, forms its upper stage. There is also a ball with a diameter of 32 meters inside this Cube. It is a symbol of planet Earth with a map of Turkmenistan. Four entrances to the building symbolize the four cardinal directions. The Palace is framed by fountains, sparkling in the sun with myriads of diamond spray, and in the evening, it is lit by the bright, colorful lights.

In the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashkhabad, there is another building which is in the Guinness World Record book; it is a new Broadcasting Center “Turkmenistan”. The primary interest is its main architectural part, a big star Oguz han, which is now the world's largest star represented in architecture. It is proved by the international Certificate, which was delivered to Turkmenistan's capital by the representative of the Guinness World Records, Amanda Moken.

The huge engineering construction is located in the south of Ashkhabad, on the crest of the ridge Kopetdag that allows you to see it from almost any place in the capital and the suburbs. During the day, the shining of the octagonal star comes from the sun rays absorbed by the special glass, and during the night, one can see colored backlight and illumination. The height of the broadcast center, together with its powerful antenna, is 211 meters. The main unit of the construction consists of 31 floors. On the 29th floor, a rotating restaurant is located; it offers a vast panorama of Turkmenistan's white marble capital and its suburbs. It is possible to admire the beauty of Ashkhabad and the Kopetdagh mountain terrain from the Broadcasting Center's viewing platform, which is one floor above.