inserted stark crystal-like
contemporary structure
into dilapidating post-soviet
urban fabric. Zoning laws
had to be amended to allow
this development. Goals
for the project and clients'
visions reached beyond
boundaries of the site and
aimed at revitalization of
this once vibrant collegian
part of Moscow. Conceived
as a model for public/private
partnership using domestic
and foreign investments
this project was an early
model for Russian real estate
development.
completion of the core and
shell building, conversion,
renovations, adaptive reuse
of mixed use 21-story tower.
when Aleksandr Sheykhet
was with HOK Architects.