What Is Architecture? A Gift to the People | The Story of Tajikistan National Stadium
Recently, PFM CEO Susan attended the celebration of the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan's independence, held at the Dushanbe National Stadium. After the event, she shared her reflections on the value of architecture.
On the day of the event, approximately 35,000 citizens gathered at the stadium. Many were dressed in traditional national attire, celebrating this significant moment together with music and dance. Watching tens of thousands of people come together in celebration, the stadium was no longer just a construction project — it had truly become part of the city's life.
What is architecture?
For PFM, architecture is more than a building. It is a gift to the people, a symbol of a city, and a memory shared by generations.
PFM first came to Tajikistan in 2014. Over the past 12 years, we have witnessed the country's development and become deeply connected with this land and its people.
Looking back on the project, from design development and construction to final commissioning, this was not only an engineering feat but also a cross-border collaboration. As one of the participating teams, PFM worked alongside partners from different countries and professional backgrounds, jointly driving the project to successful completion through the exchange and synergy of diverse cultures and working methods.
Looking back on the project, from design development and construction to final commissioning, this was not only an engineering feat but also a cross-border collaboration. As one of the participating teams, PFM worked alongside partners from different countries and professional backgrounds, jointly driving the project to successful completion through the exchange and synergy of diverse cultures and working methods.
In years to come, the difficulties encountered during construction will fade from memory. What will remain is the change this building has brought to the city, and the important moments people have experienced within it.
From construction and commissioning to hosting large-scale public events, the stadium is gradually becoming part of the city. For PFM, this is perhaps the most meaningful stage of the project. A building's most important moment is not necessarily the day it is completed, but the day it truly comes into use by the people.
