Projects Archive: Beton Bauen Play a Significant Part in the Renovation of Baku State Flag Square, Azerbaijan

Beton Bauen take a retrospective look at a 2023-25 concrete repair and renovation project, completed on behalf of the Baku Boulevard Department and Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

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Project Details  

Project Title: State Flag Square, Azerbaijan

Sector: Infrastructure/Landmark

Beton Bauen Project Value: Approx. £350,000

Project Duration: 2023-25

Our Client: Baku Boulevard Department (Baku) On Behalf of: Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Other Partners: Ecosphere Global Logistics; ENKA/Cimtas; Sika; Fosroc; Normet Further Reading: To read the full case study Click Here

Project Overview The Azerbaijan National Flagpole project highlights Beton Bauen's expertise in delivering multi-faceted concrete rehabilitation on one of the world's most recognisable landmarks. By combining structural crack injection, large void grouting, crystalline waterproofing, and protective coatings, the company delivered a complete and durable repair strategy. Since project completion the flag of Azerbaijan has been included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest flag flown in the world. Earlier, the flag had already been entered into the Book of Records for the height of the flagpole, but this was before the closure of the Square for repairs in 2017. The Azerbaijan project has been entered for the CRA Awards 2025, to be held on Thursday 11th December at the Radisson Blu hotel, Glasgow and signifies a total of five projects that Beton Bauen has submitted for award consideration. Managing Director, Steve Davies explains...

" The Azerbaijan project demanded meticulous management of environmental extremes, international logistics, and strict programme deadlines linked to national events. By combining teamwork, problem-solving, and technical innovation, Beton Bauen delivered the project safely, on time, and to an exemplary standard. As such, we're submitting the project for award consideration, along with projects involving road infrastructure, wastewater management, sustainable educational buildings".

Tickets for the CRA Awards 2025 are still available at: www.cra.org.uk/events-calendar/cra-awards-2025/

Project Background

The State Flag Square is a large city square in Baku (Azerbaijan). When it was built in 2010, the 20,000 m2 square, was home to (officially) the tallest flagpole in the world. At a height of 162 metres, the erected flag support sat on a large concrete pedestal base, with a foundation diameter of 3.2 metres. The flagpole and square project reportedly cost $30 Million to complete. Azerbaijan lost the record to Tajikistan in 2011 where a 165-meter flagpole was erected, itself superseded by a later construction in Saudi Arabia. In 2017, the national flag was taken down from the pole after repeatedly being torn by the wind, and the pole was disassembled and removed. The State Flag Square and the State Flag Museum were closed for repairs due to the reconstruction and restoration works. In 2021 Turkish construction giant ENKA announced its subsidiary company Cimtas would be working on the world's new tallest flagpole, again set for location in State Flag Square. At a proposed height of 192 meters, the new mast consists of nine steel conical tube segments with a diameter of 5.7 m to 2 m, weighing between 13 and 270 tons.

Concrete in the base pedestal construction into which the flagpole would find it's foundation had deteriorated since it's original construction, next to the testing environment of the Caspian Sea shoreline. The pedestal was also due to house a 'State Flag Museum' and required structural waterproofing. Referral from trusted manufacturers would see Beton Bauen become involved with specialist works for the State Flag Square pedestal, and in turn be a significant part of the project. Operating overseas demanded adaptability to local regulations and cultural expectations. Careful planning and proactive coordination allowed the team to navigate complex logistics, extreme climate, and stringent security while maintaining uncompromising safety standards. Elshan Isgandarov of Danizkenarı Bulvar İdaresi (Eng. lang. Baku Boulevard Department) gave his feedback:

" During the course of the works, all safety regulations and construction standards were strictly observed, and the tasks were completed on time and to a professional standard. Based on the company's demonstrated professionalism and cooperative approach, we hereby recommend Beton Bauen as a reliable partner for similar future projects."

Further Reading AN INTERNATIONAL PROJECT TO REPAIR AND PROTECT A NATIONAL LANDMARK For further details and to download the full PDF Case Study concerning the "State Flag Square, Azerbaijan", click here or click on the thumbnail image. For further project and service information, please visit WWW.BETONBAUEN.COM.