Gostorg Building, Constructivist building in Krasnoselsky District, Russia
The Gostorg Building is an administrative structure in Krasnoselsky District composed of six symmetrically arranged blocks with varying heights. The facades display exposed steel frames and geometric forms that reflect the constructivist design of the 1920s.
The structure was built in 1925 under architect Boris Velikovsky, designed to address an acute shortage of office space for Soviet authorities. This project was part of the early Soviet state's modernization efforts.
The building displays constructivist principles through its emphasis on function and industrial materials, with the facade openly revealing its internal structure. The geometric simplicity and absence of decoration make the structure's practical purpose immediately clear to observers.
The building is located in the northern part of downtown and is readily visible from the street with its distinctive facade. Interior office spaces are occupied by federal agencies, though public access to interior areas is limited.
The building housed the first Soviet paternoster elevators, where cabins circulated continuously without stopping at every floor. This technology embodied the Soviet ambition to deploy cutting-edge engineering solutions.
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