Melnikov House, Biographical museum in Arbat District, Moscow, Russia
The Melnikov House consists of two intersecting cylindrical towers with hexagonal windows arranged in distinctive honeycomb patterns across its white facade.
Konstantin Melnikov designed and constructed this residence between 1927 and 1929 during the Soviet avant-garde period as an experimental prototype for communal housing.
The museum displays original furniture, architectural drawings, and personal items that belonged to Konstantin Melnikov, presenting the lifestyle of early Soviet architects.
The museum requires advance reservations for guided tours, which are conducted in small groups to protect the integrity of this historical structure.
The building features an innovative structural system without supporting beams, utilizing a calculated mesh design that allows for flexible window placement within its walls.
Location: Arbat District
Location: Krivoarbatsky Lane
Inception: 1927
Architects: Konstantin Melnikov
Architectural style: Russian avant-garde, organic architecture
Part of: Shchusev State Museum of Architecture
Address: 10 Кривоарбатский переулок Москва
Website: http://muar.ru/en/melnikov-house
GPS coordinates: 55.74806,37.58944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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