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“ICOMOS wishes to again call to the attention of the authorities of the Russian Federation the urgent necessity of: – halting the demolition of this internationally significant architectural and historical layer [Russian Avant-garde]; – providing top-level federal listing to these … Continue reading
2014 was the year of fighting for the Shukhov Tower, Narkomfin Building, and Melnikov House – heritage at risk, with still uncertain futures. After a tumultuous spring, by summer it appeared that it was agreed that the Shukhov Tower shall … Continue reading
Russian and English translations of the article “A Mosca nasce il Museo Melnikov. Sfrattando l’erede da casa sua” published in Artribune on November 6, 2014. Text: Anna Kostina Photos: Natalia Melikova 3 декабря Дом Мельникова открывается для посещения. История события. … Continue reading
Below is a translation of the open letter which was originally published on Colta.ru The letter can be signed on Facebook in the open group, ДОМ МЕЛЬНИКОВА: ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСЬМО Translation of the group description: “MELNIKOV HOUSE: OPEN LETTER Dear colleagues and friends, … Continue reading
«С тревогой и изумлением» ДОМ МЕЛЬНИКОВА: ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСЬМО Letter originally published on Colta.ru можно подписать письмо ЗДЕСЬ Министру культуры Российской Федерации В.Р. Мединскому Советнику президента РФ по культуре В.И. Толстому Москва, 15 сентября 2014 г. Уважаемый Владимир Ростиславович! Уважаемый Владимир Ильич! … Continue reading
Published in THE MODERNIST #11: DOMESTIC, July 2014 House-studio of Konstantin Melnikov, 1927-1929 Natalia Melikova On a small side street in the busy centre of Moscow, stands a peculiar looking white cylindrical house. Adding to its unusual appearance are numerous hexagonal … Continue reading
^Bedroom inside the Melnikov House, photographed May 15, 2014. ^Construction site of a multi-functional complex at Arbat 39-41, photographed June 5, 2014. What’s the big deal about the neighboring construction site some 30 meters away from the Melnikov House? Read … Continue reading
A while back a campaign was launched across Moscow with “Я ЛЮБЛЮ МОСКВУ” (I LOVE MOSCOW) posters throughout the streets and in the metro of the capital. In a multi-colored silk screen layer effect, the posters featured recognizable architecture such … Continue reading
“World Monuments Fund invites you to vote for your favorite photo in our Everyday Preservationist Photo Contest. The photos in this gallery were submitted by photographers of all levels to advocate for everyday preservation. World Monuments Fund sends preservation experts … Continue reading