Taganrog Round House, Constructivist architectural monument in Taganrog, Russia.
The Taganrog Round House is a residential building with a circular footprint from the early Soviet era in southern Russia. The structure employs geometric forms and industrial materials to create an unconventional circular living arrangement that departs from traditional rectangular dwellings.
The building was constructed in the 1920s when Soviet architects experimented with radical new residential designs for the young republic. It emerged from a period when revolutionary thinking extended to how cities should be rebuilt and people should inhabit them.
The building reflects Soviet architectural thinking of its era through plain design that rejects ornament for practical function. Local residents experienced these innovative spaces as part of a broader social experiment in reimagining how people could live together.
The building sits near the city center and can be observed from the exterior while respecting its residential nature. Visiting during daytime hours gives the best view of its distinctive round shape and architectural details in good light.
The circular footprint creates unusual living spaces where rooms radiate from a central point in an unconventional manner. This arrangement was rare and challenged conventional thinking about how apartments should be organized.
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