Salut, building in Ukraine
Hotel Salut is a building with a distinctive round shape on a green hill in Kyiv. The structure uses nineteen reinforced concrete walls to support six floors, with rooms arranged around a central core containing elevators and a circular ramp.
The project was designed between 1976 and 1982 and constructed from 1982 to 1984 under architect Abraham Miletsky and his team. The original plan called for a much taller skyscraper, but funding constraints and political decisions cut the design roughly in half.
The hotel reflects Brutalism with raw concrete and bold shapes that stand apart from decorative architecture. Visitors notice the stark contrast between the solid mass and the green surroundings on the hilltop.
The hotel offers various room types with good views of the city or the Dnieper River. Located on a hill in the Pechersk district, it makes walking to nearby parks and cultural sites like the famous monastery easy.
The original plans showed a much taller tower, but architects refused to include a party member in the project, causing delays and reduced funding. The external stairs are now hidden behind steel frames, reflecting the building's turbulent history.
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