The Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Center is one of the most ambitious hospitality developments ever realized in Central Asia. Built between 2019 and 2022 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, the project was designed to host heads of state, official delegations, and international guests within a completely new tourism district. Developed from scratch around the Samarkand rowing canal, the project transformed an undeveloped area into a modern destination combining eight hotels, more than 1500 rooms, a congress center, and extensive public infrastructure. The objective was to create a fully integrated hospitality ecosystem meeting international standards in terms of guest comfort, automation, energy efficiency, and reliability. The entire complex had to be delivered in less than three years, with multiple hotels built simultaneously. This timeframe coincided with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which introduced supply chain disruptions, logistical constraints, and construction limitations. Despite these conditions, Legrand mobilized international teams and local partners to ensure successful and timely delivery.
Designed by leading international architects and engineers, the development brings together diverse thematic spaces within a single architectural ensemble, creating a landmark destination unique across the Central Asian region. Supporting the realization of this ambitious vision, Legrand played a pivotal role in delivering the right integrated solution for the project’s scale and complexity, encompassing two international 5-star hotels, two premium 4-star hotels, and four wellness-oriented boutique hotels, by seamlessly combining guest room management, power distribution, structured cabling, and energy management systems into one unified ecosystem. At the core of the project was the implementation of the Legrand GRMS BACnet system across all hotel rooms. This solution enables intelligent control of lighting, HVAC, and occupancy-based scenarios, enhancing guest comfort while optimizing energy efficiency. The integration of automation technologies contributed to a significant reduction in energy consumption, estimated at around 27% compared to conventional systems, with a projected return on investment of approximately 4.5 years. To ensure operational continuity, the infrastructure was supported by advanced UPS systems and reliable power distribution solutions across hospitality, conference, and technical areas. The project also incorporated high-performance cabling systems and premium wiring devices, combining functionality with refined design aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
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