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ICOMOS Resolution re Russian Avant-Garde

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Natalia

“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 →

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A look back at 2014

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Natalia

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 →

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Jean-Louis Cohen Comments on Narkomfin

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Natalia

Jean-Louis Cohen comments on the current situation surrounding the Narkomfin building Жан-Луи Коэн комментирует текущую ситуацию вокруг дома Наркомфина See photos of the renovation works going on inside the Narkomfin building in the past several months HERE.

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Narkomfin’s new life

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Natalia

(Translation from original article in Афиша-Город + photos/comments by Natalia Melikova in response) “Guys, relax, you will not control us”: Narkomfin’s new life Apartments in the Narkomfin building will be bought by friends of the owner, instead of preparing borscht … Continue reading →

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Дом Наркомфина – ответ от ДКН

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Natalia
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April 22 Narkomfin Inspection

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Natalia

22 апреля снова зафиксированы несанкционированные строительные работы в доме Наркомфина. На видео и фото – рабочие в окнах квартир и пентхаусе: кто красит внешнюю стену, кто работает «болгаркой» в жилом помещении. По сигналу активистов приехал наряд оперативного реагирования, и с … Continue reading →

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Narkomfin Renovation Photos – Penthouse

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Natalia

Renovation works in Narkomfin’s penthouse: photographed on April 11, 2014. Read “Constructivist Utopia Narkomfin Endangered by Renovation Project” in The Moscow Times HERE.

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Narkomfin is being renovated – a clarification

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Natalia

A week ago an article came out in Метро газета, “Дом Наркомфина ремонтируют” Below is a translation of it: Narkomfin is being renovated The international association of architects Docomomo is sounding the alarm – Narkomfin is being destroyed from the … Continue reading →

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Narkomfin in the news

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Natalia

[last updated May 6, 2015] A simple Google or Yandex search for “Narkomfin” comes up with a long list of articles, which is a testament to its importance, and complex story. Narkomfin in the news: 28.11.2000 Гибель дома-машины http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/18056 10.2.2004 … Continue reading →

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DOM NOVOGO BYTA

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Natalia

“Dom Novogo Byta is the diary of our journey chasing the remnants of the extraordinary utopian season of the avant-guards in the 1920’s and confronting it with the contemporary reality of post-communist Russia. The story takes the vantage point of … Continue reading →

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