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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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The Khludov family mansion in the center of Moscow has undergone renovation and restoration. The three-story building, with a basement and mezzanine, covers over 2,500 square meters and is located at 5a Khomutovsky Tupik, Building 1. It was built in 1864 for the renowned Moscow merchant and philanthropist Alexei Khludov.
The house often hosted musical evenings, for which an organ and two grand pianos were installed in the second-floor grand hall. These were attended by renowned figures of Russian culture: Sergei Taneyev, Dmitry Merezhkovsky, Vladimir Solovyov, Nikolai Zhukovsky, and Sergei Muromtsev.
Later, at various times, the building housed a girls' gymnasium, a high school, a hospital, and a medical center. The building's appearance and layout underwent numerous changes. In the 1950s, the mezzanine was expanded to a full third floor. A small mezzanine was also added, and a back staircase and elevator shaft were added to the courtyard façade. Over the years, some of the decorative elements were lost, and the antique wooden frames were replaced with plastic-framed windows.
"One of the most important tasks was strengthening the building's structure. Specialists reinforced the basement vaults and existing openings in the interior load-bearing brick walls. To ensure reliable operation of the elevator, the shaft walls were secured with metal straps, and then a new elevator was installed. To protect the walls and foundation from moisture and mold, vertical waterproofing was performed using rolled materials and the application of special rubber and polymer compounds. This technology is often used to protect older buildings from meltwater, rainwater, and groundwater. Horizontal waterproofing was also performed using an injection method. For this, special compounds were injected under pressure into the drilled holes, filling them and displacing excess moisture," he explained.
Anton Melnikov, First Deputy Head of the Capital Repairs Department.
During the renovation, specialists replaced the existing 864-square-meter pitched roof with metal profiles. They also installed gutters to drain rainwater and meltwater and replaced the internal roof trusses.
During the renovations, the damaged electrical, water, heating, and ventilation systems were completely replaced. The mansion now houses the International Training and Methodological Center for Financial Monitoring. Partitions were installed to accommodate the building's new purpose, and finishing work was completed on a total area of 5,100 square meters.
Architectural drawings of the building were found in the central archive; it was these that the restorers used as a reference when developing the project.
Specialists restored the facade's brickwork, the polished limestone plinth, and the brickwork of the extension and other damaged areas. The pits were lined with polished limestone, and the walls were covered with stone.
The building's façade was originally richly and uniquely decorated, and during the renovation, the plaster and stone architectural decor of the façade and the plaster cornices around the perimeter were recreated. The front porch was paved with white stone, and wrought-iron canopies on metal brackets were installed over the main and courtyard entrances.
Particular attention was also paid to the lobby interior, where the moldings—ceiling rosettes, corner trim, and elongated cornices—were preserved. Specialists cleaned the surfaces, restored missing fragments, treated all elements with antifungal and strengthening compounds, and then primed and painted.
In the wooden vestibule, the veneered surfaces of the frame and oak doors were restored, and the lost brass elements—handles, hinges, bolts, and stops—were recreated.
The first-floor lobby and stairwell were also renovated, including chandeliers and light fixtures, metal stair railings, and handrails. On the third floor, the metal spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine was restored. The windows and doors were made of hardwood, recreating the original glazing.
The mansion adjoins a large area, which was used as a garden during the Khludov family's time. As part of the landscaping project, the metal fencing was replaced and a partial green fence of cotoneaster was installed. The pedestrian area was paved with granite tiles covering almost 120 square meters, over 700 square meters of asphalt were laid at the entrances, and parking bays were created. The garden is currently illuminated by six outdoor floor lamps and six outdoor lighting poles with LED fixtures. Benches have been installed for relaxation. Two century-old oak trees were preserved, 12 new trees—lindens and ginnal maples—were planted, and 356 square meters of lawn were laid.
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