Singer House, Office building on Nevsky Prospekt, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The six-story Singer House features a glass tower with a globe sculpture and large windows framed by polished granite facades at a central intersection.
The Singer Manufacturing Company commissioned architect Pavel Suzor to design their Russian headquarters, completing construction in 1904 with metal frame innovations.
The building transformed from a commercial headquarters into a major literary center, housing the largest bookstore in Saint Petersburg since 1938.
The structure contains offices of VKontakte social network, retail spaces, and remains open to visitors interested in architecture and books.
Engineers incorporated automated heating systems and concealed drainage solutions, marking early technological advancements in Russian construction methods.
Location: Tsentralny District
Inception: 1904
Architects: Pavel Suzor
Official opening: 1904
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Floors above the ground: 6
Address: 28 Невский проспект, дом 28, Санкт-Петербург Россия 191186
GPS coordinates: 59.93583,30.32556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
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