Bolshoy Gnezdnikovsky Lane 10

Bolshoy Gnezdnikovsky Lane 10 is a twelve-story residential building in Moscow's Tverskoy District that combines Art Nouveau and neoclassical elements. The upper floors display ceramic panels with swan imagery designed by artist Alexander Golovin.

Ernst-Richard Nirnsee completed the structure in 1912 as the tallest building in Moscow. It held that distinction until 1931, when other tall structures began to reshape the city skyline.

The building takes its name from the architect who created a pioneering living concept for artists and theater people. The facade carries ceramic panels with swan motifs, a decorative choice typical of Art Nouveau design during that period.

The apartments were originally designed without full kitchens but with smaller cooking areas instead. A shared dining room on the rooftop provided additional facilities for residents.

The basement once housed the Letuchaya Mysh cabaret theater, where Moscow Art Theatre actors performed experimental pieces before the Revolution. During the Second World War, Soviet forces placed anti-aircraft artillery on the roof to protect the city from German bombers.

Location: Moscow

Location: Tverskoy District

Location: Bolshoy Gnezdnikovsky Lane

Inception: 1912

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture, neoclassicism

GPS coordinates: 55.76314,37.60581

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29