vonsung: the pushkinsky jewel
<p> similar to a jewel in a glass box, a neglected landmark theater is transformed into a centerpiece for moscow's pushkin square.</p>
‘the pushkinsky jewel’ by vonsung, located in moscow, russia images courtesy of vonsung
london based practice vonsung has sent us images of ‘the pushkinsky jewel’ a finalist proposal for the redesign of an existing cinema in moscow, russia. centrally located in pushkin square, a neglected yet landmark theater is now part of a city revival process and has become the focus of an international competition. seeking to display the historical building in a manner similar to that of a jewel in a glass box, the proposal appears to place the original structure within a transparent container.
front of theater from pushkin square
the design features a walk-around gallery which serves as a mediating corridor connecting the iconic square with the historical cinema space. the transparency creates a visual exchange between visitors on the interior and exterior of the building, re-establishing the cinema as a part of the vibrant city center. encasing the currently open air balcony with a glass curtain wall and ceiling will allow the space to be used during all seasons and weather conditions. the northwest and southeast facades will be preserved and restored to their original state to further maintain the structures stately presence.
illuminated at night
seating within the walk around
site plan
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