House of defense, Constructivist landmark in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
The House of Defense features angular shapes, stark geometric patterns, and raw concrete surfaces that characterize the Soviet architectural movement of the 1930s.
Architect Georgy Pavlovich Valenkov designed this structure in 1930 during a period of rapid industrialization and military preparation in the Soviet Union.
The building represents the Soviet emphasis on functional architecture, reflecting the period's focus on creating structures that served specific social purposes.
Located at coordinates 56.834831, 60.601059, the House of Defense maintains its position as an administrative center in central Yekaterinburg.
The structure combines military administrative functions with architectural elements that demonstrate the principles of early Soviet constructivist design.
Location: Yekaterinburg
Inception: 1930s
Architects: Georgy Pavlovich Valenkov
Architectural style: constructivism
GPS coordinates: 56.83483,60.60106
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:54
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