Almaty hotel was built in 1960 and is one of the historical and architectural landmark of this century.
The building has a signature - a soft façade curve which is associated with Zailiy Alatau chain or a bow line.
The façade provides expressive and dynamic character for the building. The window stripes and balconies cut the façade surface creating a dramatic play of light and dark surfaces.
In 2003 the powder-blue glass was replaced to a popular blue alucobondm however it seemed otherworldly with the existing architecture.
The suggested façade re-concept allowed to return the historically traditional look and the restaurant complimented the proposal with the new function.