Kozhsyndicate building, Apartment building in Basmanny District, Russia.
The Kozhsyndicate building is a residential structure in the Basmanny District that displays construction methods from the early Soviet period. Its facade and interior layout show how Moscow was building housing during the 1920s.
The building was constructed in 1925 as Moscow was rapidly rebuilding after the Revolution and needed new housing. It shows how the city transformed its architecture during this period and created new standards for urban living.
The building's design reflects how Moscow rethought residential spaces during the 1920s, with layouts and details showing what people valued in their homes. Walking past it, you can see the care taken in its construction, even in practical elements like windows and entrances.
The building sits in central Moscow with good access to public transport and is near HSE University. Visitors can view the exterior from the street since it remains a lived-in residential complex.
The building takes its name from the Leather Syndicate, the trade organization closely linked to its creation. This naming choice reflects how early Soviet economic and social structures supported housing projects through worker organizations.
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