Akorda
The Akorda, the white horde, Presidential Palace is the official workplace of the President of Kazakhstan, located in the capital city of Astana. The Residence of the President of Kazakhstan was designed, constructed, decorated, furnished and equipped on a turnkey basis by the Mabetex Group. For this work, unique in its kind, the Mabetex Group has received great recognition. This building contains the most modern infrastructure and was designed in a traditional style, it represents the symbol of the new Republic of Kazakhstan. One of the greatest symbols of Mabetex’s achievements in Kazakhstan has been the construction of the President’s Residence.
The building's height (including the spire) is 80 meters. The first floor includes a Grand Central Hall, the Hall of Press Conferences, the Gala Hall, and the Winter Garden. The second floor includes offices, while the third floor is used for international events, and includes various halls (Marble Hall; Golden Hall; Oval Hall; Oriental Hall, built in the form of a yurt; the Hall of Extended Negotiations. The fourth floor includes a Dome Hall, meeting hall for the Government of the Republic, and the Library. The color gold features prominently throughout the complex and twenty-one types of marble were used for the floor patterns.
Mr. Behgjet Pacolli as President of Mabetex Group was awarded by the President of Kazakhstan Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev for the excellent work done.