Communal House in 4th Syromyatnichesky Lane

The Communal House consists of two main buildings connected by an arch, forming a pentagonal courtyard with large glass stairwells and corridor-style layouts.

Architect Georgy Mapu designed this residential complex in 1927 as part of Moscow Soviet's initiative to address the housing crisis after the revolution.

The building incorporated common areas on each floor, including meeting halls, children's rooms, and chess rooms to promote collective living arrangements.

Located near Kurskaya and Chkalovskaya metro stations, the complex features separate sections for families with private kitchens and single residents with shared facilities.

The original architectural plans included three buildings, but only two were completed by 1930, with the connecting arch added in 1954.

Location: Basmanny District

Inception: 1930

Architectural style: constructivist architecture

GPS coordinates: 55.75570,37.66756

Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:10