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The entrance pavilions of the ZIL station on the Biryulevskaya Line will continue the industrial theme of the station's underground interiors: one will be shaped like a giant gear, while others will resemble factory floors. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.
"The architectural concept for the ZIL metro station on the Biryulevskaya Line combines two important aspects: on the one hand, it preserves and highlights the history and legacy of the industrial era, while on the other, it implements modern construction methods and cutting-edge technologies. The artistic design of the above-ground pavilions is inspired by the pipes and technological artifacts of the plant itself, which create a network of underground corridors and labyrinths. One of the entrance pavilions will be shaped like a giant gear, while others will resemble the metal structures typical of factory floors," noted Vladimir Efimov.
The project was developed by a team of designers led by Moscow's Chief Architect Sergei Kuznetsov, including the architectural bureau "Kamen" and artist Maxim Kozlov, who previously participated in the design of the Nagatinsky Zaton, Belomorskaya, Olkhovaya, and Peoples' Friendship University metro stations.
"The entire space of the former Likhachev plant, its history and scale, inspired us to create an architectural image in an industrial style. We sought to convey the atmosphere of a large plant, the energy of production, and industrial might, so that the design would be a nod to the memory of the place and the genesis of the former industrial area. This project is of great professional interest to me, as participating in the design of the metro station is a source of particular pride," noted the Chief Architect of Moscow and First Deputy Chairman of the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Development.
The side facades of the ground-level pavilions will be made of transparent, vandal-resistant glass, creating the effect of a floating, weightless structure. The parapets and floor, as well as some of the walls and pylons, will be clad in heat-treated Gabbro-Amphibole granite. The ceiling will be finished with brushed stainless steel panels, visually reminiscent of factory chimneys.
The station's interior will also feature stainless steel in a techno-industrial style, harking back to the heyday of domestic manufacturing. Thus, the new metro station will not only provide essential transport accessibility but also become a symbol of the harmonious coexistence of industrial history and modern technology.
Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin approved the architectural concept ZIL metro station The Biryulevskaya Line will be located at the intersection of Likhachev Avenue and Bratyev Ryabushinskikh Street and will serve as the final stop.
The Biryulevskaya metro line will run from the former ZIL industrial zone to Biryulyovo Zapadny and Vostochny. Its opening will improve transportation services for residents of six districts of the capital: Danilovsky, Nagatinsky Zaton, Pechatniki, Tsaritsyno, Biryulyovo Vostochny, and Biryulyovo Zapadny. Ten stations are planned for the line.
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