Сибирь, Constructivist hotel in Irkutsk, Russia.
The Sibir Hotel was a Constructivist building with two curved wings connected by a five-story central structure featuring geometric lines and minimalist design. Its layout combined functional spaces with clean architectural forms characteristic of the 1930s.
The building opened in 1934 under the name Central Hotel and served as a military hospital from 1941 to 1942. A fire in 1995 caused extensive damage that led to the demolition of its left wing.
The Northern Palmira restaurant became a gathering place where artists, officials, and international guests met regularly. It reflected the hotel's role as a cultural meeting point for the city's society.
The hotel was located on Lenin Street in a central position, making it accessible on foot during its operation. After the 1995 fire, visiting required awareness of the building's damaged state.
Architect Kazimir Mital designed the building in the early 1930s, creating one of the few examples of Constructivist architecture in the city. Its style stood apart from the more traditional structures surrounding it.
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