The Glinki Moika redevelopment is situated in the Admiralteisky district of the historical city centre of St Petersburg, Russia. The proximity of Mariinsky Theatre, New Holland development and Conservatory potentially place the Admiralteisky district into becoming the ‘new centre’ of St Petersburg - a prime opportunity for the Glinki Moika project. Previously, the site has been utilised by research and educational facilities working for the Ministry of Defence, which will move now to a new location outside the city, making available this unique site for substantial redevelopment in the historic city centre.
The Glinki Moika development aims to be contemporary, while in context with the existing urban fabric and the architectural articulation surrounding it. The plan calls for perimeter buildings that form a classical city block, corresponding to the rigid grid system of the city. A series of elite residential buildings are to be placed in the courtyard, creating high quality exterior spaces within the perimeter buildings.
This layout relates to the qualities typically found in the inner city courtyards of St. Petersburg. On-site monuments will be restored and redeveloped. The plan maximises the site, corresponding to local height requirements and daylight regulations. Through contemporary design themes and materialisation, the development relates to surrounding neo-classical architecture. The perimeter buildings primarily remain intact. For the new residential buildings, structural concrete fins ensure privacy and create verticality in the glazed facades.The ground and first floor levels contain services, such as retail and leisure functions. The upper levels predominantly consist of residential functions. In addition, the plan provides for office functions and underground parking facilities.
start design 2006, realisation 2011
