Demonstrative houses for workers at Rusakovskaya street, Constructivist residential complex in Krasnoselsky District, Russia.
Description
The demonstrative houses at Rusakovskaya street are residential buildings designed in constructivist style with clean geometric forms, flat roofs, and repeated rectangular window patterns. The complex spans multiple numbered structures that blend living spaces with administrative facilities.
History
The complex was designed in 1925 by architect Boris Iofan as an early Soviet experiment in worker housing. The project marked an effort to establish new residential standards for the working class.
Culture
The buildings reflect how workers' housing was designed as more than just shelter, with shared spaces built into the overall layout. These choices shaped how residents interacted and lived together.
Practical
The complex is located near public transportation, making it easy to reach by various transit options. Walking around the structures allows you to examine their architectural details and overall layout without restrictions.
Did you know?
The buildings incorporate innovative communal areas built directly into the design to bring residents together. These design features were uncommon in housing projects of that era and reveal a different thinking about residential space.
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