Palace of Soviets / Palace of Advice
2019
The information stand, designed to be accessible and understandable to individuals from diverse backgrounds, should reflect a clear non-verbal representation of the city of Moscow. To accomplish this, we have chosen key elements of the design concept, grounded in the most crucial aspects of how we perceive the urban fabric.
The overall layout of the information stand, comprising several functionally distinct rings, aligns with Moscow's urban planning principles. The radial thoroughfares of the city are depicted through the directional movement of people approaching the information desk.
The architectural design also complements the city's architectural context. The central element, a column crowned with an illuminated sphere, symbolises the provision of information assistance and bears resemblance to Moscow's iconic Seven Sisters buildings.
The materials selected for the information stand are traditional for Moscow, effectively conveying the essence of the city. Consequently, the external appearance of the information stand mirrors the urban environment in which it is located.
Nevertheless, its artistic design does not compromise its functional requirements. The chosen form facilitates efficient service to visitors and can be readily adapted to various spaces. The information stand, while retaining its functional purpose, can be implemented in two configurations: an attached semi-circular design with three interactive sides or an isolated ring with seating provisions.
Authors: Mikheil Mikadze, Oyat Shukurov, Aleksandra Ivashkevich