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Azerbaijan award a $5 million contract for Baku Flame Towers

13 January 2009 08:54 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Elmin Ibrahimov â€“ APA-Economics. Construction consultant Hill International Inc. received a $5 million contract from Azinko Development MMC to provide services for a multimillion-dollar project in Azerbaijan.
Hill International will provide project management services for the Flame Towers. The project, estimated to be worth $350 million, includes three high-rise buildings supporting hotel, residential and office facilities.
The Flame Towers development will feature three high-rise buildings supporting hotel, residential and office facilities ranging in height from 34 to 39 stories. The towers will be linked by centrally located retail and leisure facilities. The development is located on a prime site in the city of Baku with views of the Caspian Sea. The total built-up area of the development is expected to be approximately 235,000 square meters (2.53 million square feet). The project is expected to be completed by 2011.
Baku Flame Towers is a striking new addition to the skyline of Baku. Inspired by Azerbaijanâ€™s long history with fire worshipping, the towers will be an eternal flame for a modern Baku.
Located on the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, the site is situated on a hill overlooking Baku Bay, the old city center and the park.