Driving through Tashkent reveals a variety of architectural styles, from Soviet brutalist to modernist and neoclassical.
Uzbekistan's government is investing in historic preservation and promoting the country as a global cultural destination.
New landmarks by acclaimed architects like Zaha Hadid and Tadao Ando are under development, alongside an Olympic City for the upcoming 2025 Asian Youth Olympic Games.
With a younger population, there is a tension between modern living preferences and the preservation of Soviet-era architecture.
Emphasis is being placed on sustainable architecture, with local materials and traditional designs being highlighted by new projects in the capital.
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