Photo: GORK
Object: Museum of Russian Impressionism
Architecture: John McAslan + Partners
Geo: Moscow, RU
In addition to yesterday's post, I’ll share another selection of photos taken with a 28mm pancake lens. I’m not particularly fond of the Northwest Moscow area around Tverskaya-Belorusskaya-Dynamo-Khodynka due to its wide and noisy avenues, which is why I rarely visit this location. However, there are examples of quality modern architecture there. You shoot one object and find something even more interesting just around the corner. That’s what happened when I came to see the Museum of Russian Impressionism. Honestly, I didn’t know that the complex is located on the site of the former Bolshevik factory, nor that it was established at the end of the 19th century.
The museum building was once a flour warehouse, renovated by John McAslan + Partners. The decision to use stamped stainless steel cladding looks unusual in itself. But if you catch the moment when it is bathed in sunlight, it feels as if the building glows from within, casting intricate patterns in the shadows. The cylindrical volume contrasts well with the restrained brick loft architecture of the former factory.
There’s another interesting architectural feature on the premises: an L-shaped atrium with tall tree-like columns (hello, Paveletskaya Plaza). Despite its compact exterior, the interior doesn’t feel cramped. I recommend stopping by to see it for yourself.
@gorkjournal
Object: Museum of Russian Impressionism
Architecture: John McAslan + Partners
Geo: Moscow, RU
In addition to yesterday's post, I’ll share another selection of photos taken with a 28mm pancake lens. I’m not particularly fond of the Northwest Moscow area around Tverskaya-Belorusskaya-Dynamo-Khodynka due to its wide and noisy avenues, which is why I rarely visit this location. However, there are examples of quality modern architecture there. You shoot one object and find something even more interesting just around the corner. That’s what happened when I came to see the Museum of Russian Impressionism. Honestly, I didn’t know that the complex is located on the site of the former Bolshevik factory, nor that it was established at the end of the 19th century.
The museum building was once a flour warehouse, renovated by John McAslan + Partners. The decision to use stamped stainless steel cladding looks unusual in itself. But if you catch the moment when it is bathed in sunlight, it feels as if the building glows from within, casting intricate patterns in the shadows. The cylindrical volume contrasts well with the restrained brick loft architecture of the former factory.
There’s another interesting architectural feature on the premises: an L-shaped atrium with tall tree-like columns (hello, Paveletskaya Plaza). Despite its compact exterior, the interior doesn’t feel cramped. I recommend stopping by to see it for yourself.
@gorkjournal