Neoclassical architecture was a rebirth of Classical architecture during the 18th and early 19th centuries. It was a reaction to the extravagance and ornamentation of the earlier styles. This style…
Transporting 2.5 billion passengers each year with a peak daily usage of almost 10 million, the Moscow Metro continues to expand to serve the city’s increasing population that has grown…
When we hear the word ‘Renaissance’, we think of Michelangelo, Medici, and Italy. Of all the art movements and architectural periods in the world, the Renaissance is one of the…
The St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow has become one of the most recognized visual landmarks of Russia. It was built by Tsar Ivan IV, the terrible between the years 1555…
The urban fabric has different layers to it. Roads, pedestrian sidewalks, public spaces, landscape, buildings, and railways form some layers of this urban fabric. Yet in most countries, we can…
Home to a royal ensemble of parks and palaces, Pushkin is a municipal town south of the St.Petersburg city-centre in Russia. Having been officially founded in 1710, the town attracts…
Russian Architecture Firms The pre-War architecture in Russia was highly influenced by Byzantine and later Baroque and other European styles. From the effects of war to Stalinist Architecture, architects in…
5+Design is an international design studio offering services in the fields of architecture, urban design, planning and interior design. Founded in 2005, the firm has offices in Hollywood, Shanghai and…
Apartment is situated in a pre-revolutionary building in the centre of Moscow, Russia. The “shell” of the apartment is designed as a reference to French neoclassicism – white walls, high…
‘The City of Opportunities’—that’s how we’ve named our project, one of the storeys of Sberbank’s new office. The concept was inspired by Moscow and its beautiful districts, atmosphere, residents, and…
Moscow is a powerful mix of history and edginess, full of world-famous sites and attractions. Russia’s capital has been in existence for more than 800 years, so it doesn’t come…
Children’s World or Detsky Mir is the largest children’s goods retailer in Russia. First opened as a department store in 1947, Detsky Mir soon expanded into a nationwide chain. Today there are over 700 stores throughout Russia…