GES 2. House of Contemporary Culture, Moscow Historical Power Station, Russian Architecture Images
GES 2 House of Culture in Moscow
3 Jan 2022
Design: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Location: Moscow, Russia

Photos by Michel Denancé photographer
GES 2 House of Culture
When thinking about what kind of building would be perfect to create a space for contemporary culture, a power station comes to mind immediately! This is what RPBW found in Moscow: a magnificent historical power station built between 1904 and 1908. Thus, the GES 2 House of Culture project transforms this building into a space conceived as an articulated experience going from visual to performing arts, passing through a civic free space destined for people. The design is by Italian architect Renzo Piano.
V-A-C Foundation creates a social and cultural experience revolved around visual arts, performing arts, music but also science and sustainability.

The project?s site is part of a very active district on the island now named ?Red October? clearly intended for young generations. The key elements of this neighborhood are the ?Red October?, a chocolate factory turned into a container for start-ups, cafés and restaurants; the Strelka Institute, a true urban laboratory including an educational and research program; and the historic Udarnik Theatre, an important piece of Russian architecture. The synergies between V-A-C Foundation and these local components develop the cultural and multigenerational character of th...