May 16th , 2024, the International Educational Corporation hosted event dedicated to the presentation of the new KazGASA building, with foreign guests, employers-partners, famous architects, builders, KazGASA graduates of different years and rectors of higher educational institutions in Almaty were invited.
As part of the event, the official opening of the UNESCO International Chair for the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage took place. The mission of the ceremonial cutting of the red ribbon was entrusted to the Rector of the IEC M.B. Imandossova and the UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan Michaela Friberg-Storey, and she noted that Kazakhstan and Central Asia are treasure troves of cultural heritage, and it is very important to protect and develop it for future generations.
The opening of the UNESCO Department symbolizes a new stage in the development of the educational and scientific spheres of Kazakhstan, helping to strengthen the country’s international status in the field of protection and preservation of cultural heritage.
The opening ceremony of the Urban Research Laboratory was also held. The laboratory was opened with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by:
* L.V. Nysanbaeva, Honored Architect, President of the Union of Urban Planners of Kazakhstan and Head of URBOSTIL LLP, Member of the KAZGASA Board.
* S.A. Fazylov, director of “ARKAZ ENGINEERING” LLP, a leading company in the field of engineering solutions and construction;
* T.A. Ismailov, deputy head of the Department of City Planning and Urbanism of the city of Almaty, Member of the KAZGASA Board.
The goal of the Urban Research Labaratory is to create a platform where young minds, together with experienced professionals, can discuss, develop and implement projects aimed at improving the urban environment.
The opening of this laboratory means not only the beginning of a new era in urban environment research, but also an opportunity for the active participation of students, undergraduates, doctoral students, and young scientists in applied research that can influence the development of our city.
Later on, the symbol of KazGASA were presented to the guests – the Arch of Knowledge: the door to the future, the author of which is Doctor of Architecture, Honorable Professor of KazGASA, Honorary Architect of the Republic of Kazakhstan B.A. Glaudinov.
In a solemn ceremony, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, A.A. Kusainov, laid a time capsule in honor of the start of construction of the new KazGASA dormitory.
At the end of the event, invited guests took part in a symbolic tree planting ceremony. This action will be a good reminder of the start of a new story in the renovated building.
