Gostorg Building, Constructivist building in Krasnoselsky District, Russia
The Gostorg Building features six symmetrical blocks with distinct heights, geometric forms, and exposed structural framework on its exterior walls.
Soviet architect Boris Velikovsky designed this administrative structure in 1925 for the State Trade Organization during a period of office space shortage.
The building represents constructivist architecture principles through its emphasis on functionality, industrial materials, and geometric simplicity without decorative elements.
Located at coordinates 55.769089, 37.644946, the structure currently houses the Federal Tourism Agency and the Human Rights Commissioner Office.
This building introduced the first paternoster elevators in the Soviet Union, enabling continuous vertical circulation between floors without stopping.
Location: Krasnoselsky District
Inception: 1927
Architects: Boris Velikovsky
Architectural style: constructivism
GPS coordinates: 55.76909,37.64495
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
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