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Chakmon Bekzodov (architect)

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Chakmon Jasurovich Bekzodov, is an Uzbek self-taught architect known for his innovative architectural style, deeply rooted in the cultural and environmental history of the Aral Sea region. His designs are characterized by a unique blend of traditional Uzbek motifs and modernist forms, creating structures that reflect the evolving identity of the region.

Bekzodov’s work is closely associated with the transformation of the Aral Sea shoreline and the rise of new artistic movements among post-Soviet Central Asian architects, particularly in the face of environmental and social challenges. He was a member of Sohil va Samo Meʼmorlari.

References

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  1. https://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/insights/moving-waters-soviet-uzbekistan
  2. https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/view/drs:494880795$31i

Further reading

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1. Peterson MK. Pipe Dreams: Water and Empire in Central Asia’s Aral Sea Basin. Cambridge University Press; 2019.