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Project • By Brusnika Company, Russia • Masterplans
Southern Quarters
Southern Quarters is a large-scale renovation project in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Some of the wooden houses on the site were derelict or in the state of disrepair. Urban sprawl, proximity to the city centre and transport networks necessitated designing new, denser and more varied accommodation in the area. Brusnika launched the plot redevelopment project in 2018.
Dmitry Chebanenko
The project master planning was accomplished by the international KCAP Architects & Planners. A triangular shape of the plot, with no street grid or building lines were the main challenges to be addressed. With a view to creating quality environment, the KCAP team opted for houses with alternating heights and an integrated system of public spaces co... More
Project • By Brusnika Company, Russia • Apartments
Kandinsky. Mixed Use Block
Kandinsky, a building in the city center of Yekaterinburg, combines residential and business functions. It was constructed in the historical area of the city next to the renovated Iset riverside.Kandinsky comprises two blocks of varying heights — one is allocated for offices, the other for residential premises. Its functional split in half is contrasted with the visual three-section division due to light and dark elements of the residential quarters. The facade facings accentuate Kandinsky’s structure, visually merging the two buildings into one entity. The office block and the first two storeys of the residential quarters are clad with dark gabbro granite and bronze-coloured HPL panels. The remaining part of the building is fac... More