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In Moscow, as part of a major housing renovation program, the restoration of seven buildings featuring attics is nearing completion. These architectural elements provide the finishing touch to a façade, lending it individuality and creating a unique silhouette.urban economy complex They talked about the progress and features of work in rare houses.
Soviet neoclassicism of 1949
The first of the buildings with attics to undergo a major renovation in 2025 was the building located on 1st Voykovsky Proyezd (Building 16, Block 3). The two-story residential building was built in 1949 according to a custom design in the Soviet neoclassical style. The ground floor of the building is rusticated, and a crowning cornice with dentils runs along the perimeter. The two-story façade is adorned with two attics.
This building's façade, roof, basement, and several utility systems were restored. Before the major renovation, a unique project plan was developed and the most appropriate materials and equipment were carefully selected. Specialists stripped the façade of old paint and accumulated dirt. They then chipped away peeling plaster and restored damaged areas. Next, wet areas were treated with antifungal and antiseptic compounds, and all decorative elements were cleaned and restored. The prepared exterior wall was painted in historical shades of "light ivory" for the main façade and "signal white" for the decorative elements. Finally, specialists re-plastered the building's basement and updated the drainage system, repaired the balconies, replaced the entrance doors, and installed modern energy-efficient windows in the common areas. On the building's roof, unusable wooden structures and roofing were replaced, a new protective fencing was installed, and the attic was insulated. The specialists also tidied up the basement and replaced the electrical, cold water, drainage, and central heating systems.
Eclecticism in Veskovsky Lane
Also noteworthy is the pre-revolutionary house located at 4 Veskovsky Lane. An attic crowns the central part of the low building.
This four-story apartment building with a basement was built in 1901 to a custom design in the eclectic style. The brick facades feature decorative elements, and the adjacent buildings adjoin the ends. The ground floor is separated from the upper portion by a profiled cornice. A crowning cornice runs around the building's perimeter. The building is also adorned with pinnacles.
The building's façade, roofs, and entrance halls were renovated, and a new electrical system was installed. The Moscow Capital Repairs Fund developed a custom project and selected modern domestic materials and technologies. Work began with clearing and washing the exposed surfaces of the façade. Specialists repaired the brickwork and restored decorative elements on the building's façade, using antifungal compounds in areas prone to moisture. The brick surfaces were then repainted according to the color scheme. The building was restored to its original appearance, with shades of "peach cream" and "signal white" applied to the fascias and pilasters. Additionally, the balconies were repaired, the drip caps were replaced, the slopes were restored, the entrance areas and basements were repaired, and a new external drainage system was installed. In the entrance halls, the walls and ceilings were painted and plastered. The pitched roof was also repaired, with the roofing material and sheathing replaced. Mineral wool slabs were used to regulate the temperature and humidity in the house, and all wooden structures were treated with a fire-retardant compound.
A combination of constructivism and neoclassicism, 1946
In 2025, work was also completed on the building located at 1/16 Panfilovsky Lane, Building 1. The building is crowned with attic towers.
The five-story residential building was built in 1946 according to a custom design. Stylistically, the building's architectural design incorporates elements of constructivism and neoclassicism. Art Nouveau echoes are also evident on the main façades, including bay windows with ridged crownings. The ground floor is accented with rustication, the spaces between windows are filled with Ionic panels, and the window openings are accented with architraves. The entrance areas are decorated with pediments and multi-profile portals. The fifth-floor cornice is accented with a wide band, and the building is completed with a crowning cornice.
The specialists' primary goal was to preserve the building's historical character. All materials and technologies were carefully selected before the renovation began. They completed a comprehensive façade restoration project. First, they cleaned the walls and repaired the plaster layer. They then repaired the brickwork and applied an antiseptic solution to wet areas. Extensive work was carried out to preserve the architectural decor: they restored the panels with ionic frames, rustication, and interfloor cornices using modern domestic materials.
Following all restoration work, the façade was painted, preserving the historical color scheme in shades of "sandal beige" and "signal white." In the final stage, specialists renovated the entrance areas, replaced the drainage system and ebb and flow, and applied a layer of plaster to the base of the building's façade.
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