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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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The grand opening of the exhibition "Preservation of Architectural Heritage Sites of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region" took place at the Project-Based Learning Educational Center (PBL) of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
The exhibition brings together diploma projects, models, and modern multimedia formats prepared by students—future restoration architects. It features models of cultural heritage sites, diploma projects from the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage at SPbGASU and the model workshop, as well as video flyovers of completed projects. A special highlight is the VR zone, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in one of the projects.
According to the organizers, the historical heritage of the Northern Capital is a priceless global asset that requires constant attention and the development of restoration approaches. The goal of the exhibition is to promote the preservation of cultural heritage sites, demonstrate the potential of digital technologies in restoration, and highlight the level of training of specialists in this field at our university.
On the opening day of the exhibition as part of the conference "Reconstruction and restoration of architectural heritage" A roundtable discussion entitled "The History of St. Petersburg's Industrial Heritage: Continuity and Modernity" was held. Representatives of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg (KGIOP), the Scientific Committee on Industrial Architecture and Engineering Heritage of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage and the Regional Center for Professional Education at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), experts from the A. L. Stieglitz St. Petersburg State Academy of Art and Design, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, as well as specialized universities from Moscow, Kazan, and Nizhny Novgorod, and industry organizations participated. Participants presented papers, discussed current industry issues, and shared professional experiences.
Alexey Volkov, a restoration architect, first-year Master's student in the Faculty of Architecture, and the event's moderator, noted the significance of the event: "The roundtable and exhibition were a great success – we brought together professionals and students to discuss important restoration issues. The participation of future restoration architects from various cities was particularly valuable. The exhibition clearly showcased the department's achievements and generated keen interest among the guests."
Nadezhda Akulova, Acting Head of the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage at SPbGASU, delivered a welcoming speech. She emphasized the importance of studying history through architectural heritage sites and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among specialists: "SPbGASU has been bringing together the professional community in the field of architectural restoration since 2016. It's important that, alongside educators and practitioners, scientific and expert communities, material manufacturers, and students participate in the discussion. This exchange of experience plays a key role in preserving the country's architectural heritage."
Inna Sukhanova, Director of the Regional Center for Professional Education, spoke about the development of digital approaches in restoration. Together with the department, they are working on projects to create digital information models of architectural heritage sites in the Leningrad Region. Students will be able to participate in these initiatives through the "Project Activity" elective and the TIM elective.
The organizers invite all architecture and history enthusiasts to visit the exhibition and learn about unique restoration projects for historic buildings, as well as how modern technologies are helping to preserve the region's cultural heritage.
The exhibition will be open to visitors until April 3, 2026, daily from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Regional Center for Preservation of the Arts (123/5 Fontanka River Embankment, entrance from Voznesensky Prospekt).
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