Author Archives: Natalia

SAVE House, STOP Work

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Natalia

FACT: We all LOVE it! Then WHY is the iconic MELNIKOV HOUSE crumbling before us? TWO reasons: #1 – Complex ownership issue is preventing a) the allocation of funding, b) the organization of restoration work, and c) the conceptualization of … Continue reading →

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300 likes, thanks!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Natalia

THANKS for the 300 likes on The Constructivist Project Facebook page!

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Melnikov House, the debate!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Natalia

Tuesday’s public debate “Melnikov House. Scenarios of fate” … explained a lot. Well, sort of. Here are some observations and notes I took down. Though my first choice would be to get lost in the streets of Moscow searching out … Continue reading →

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Cultural Navigation

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Natalia

Last week I spent two days listening to discussions on city planning and urban development at the 2nd annual Moscow Urban Forum in Moscow. Of particular relevance and interest to The Constructivist Project was the session, Heritage: Cultural Value and … Continue reading →

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Panel Discussion: Architectural Heritage of Shukhov

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Natalia

On Monday I went to the Central House of the Architect to listen in on the panel discussion “The architectural heritage of Vladimir Shukhov in a modern city.” While I usually post photos, this time around I thought I’d share … Continue reading →

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Shabolovka Excursion

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Natalia

P H O T O S from an excursion around Shabolovka neighborhood. October 27, 2012.

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Pretty in Pink (?)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Natalia

Zuev Workers’ Club, 11.20.12

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House on the Embankment, at night

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Natalia
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Современная Архитектура

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Natalia

I recently acquired a reprint of the magazine “Современная Архитектура” (“Modern Architecture”) printed by TATLIN. A wealth of information & many pictures! “Modern Architecture” – an illustrated magazine by “State Publishing House”, was published in Moscow from 1926 to 1930 … Continue reading →

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Shukhov Tower poster … disappearance

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Natalia

^Photo from December 2011: last year, in the midst of other famous towers, a poster of Shukhov Tower hung up on the wall right behind Shabolovskaya metro station, which is not far from the real tower. ^Photo from October 2012: … Continue reading →

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