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Photos © Alan Hills, taken in September 2009:

Red Square Moscow Architecture

10 Sep 2008

Red Square

The name Red Square does not originate from the pigment of the surrounding bricks (which were whitewashed at certain times in history) nor from the link between the color red and communism. Rather, the name came about because the Russian word (krasnaya) can mean either “red” or “beautiful” (the latter being rather archaic; cf. прекрасная, prekrasnaya).

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This word, with the meaning “beautiful”, was originally applied to Saint Basil’s Cathedral and was subsequently transferred to the nearby square. It is believed that the square acquired its current name (replacing the older Pozhar, or “burnt-out place”) in the 17th century. Several ancient Russian towns, such as Suzdal, Yelets, and Pereslavl-Zalessky, have their main square named Krasnaya ploshchad.

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The rich history of Red Square is reflected in many paintings by Vasily Surikov, Konstantin Yuon and others. The square was meant to serve as Moscow’s main marketplace. It was also the site of various public ceremonies and proclamations, and occasionally a coronation for Russia’s Tsars would take place. The square has been gradually built up since that point and has been used for official ceremonies by all Russian governments since it was established.

Source: wikipedia

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Park Pabed

Buildings + monuments in the area – photo © Emin Onur Demircan, May 2012:

Park Pabed Moscow

Polytechnical Museum

Photo © Emin Onur Demircan, May 2012:

Polytechnical Museum

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Contemporary Moscow Architecture Designs – rchitectural selection below:

Sberbank Headquarters, Moscow area
Architects: Evolution Design
Sberbank Headquarters Moscow Russia
photo : Sergey Melnikoff © Sberbank
Sberbank Headquarters
Modular designs allow for the free scaling of work zones and each team has several types of meeting rooms, recreation spaces and quiet zones at its disposal. Each floor can become an autonomous unit with its own reception and all the necessary technical areas.

Sheremetyevo International Airport
Architects: RMJM Serbia
Sheremetyevo International Airport Moscow Architecture News
photo © Sheremetyevo Press Service
Terminal C in Sheremetyevo International Airport
Designed by RMJM Serbia, Sheremetyevo International Airport ‘Terminal C’ opened its doors to the public on January 17th.

Garage Screen Summer Movie Theater, Gorky Park
Competition winner: the SYNDICATE architecture bureau
Garage Screen Summer Movie Theater, Moscow Building News
photo © Iwan Baan
Garage Screen Summer Movie Theater

Crystal Island
Moscow Tower

Pushkin Museum Extension
Pushkin Museum

Russia Tower
Russia Tower : ‘tallest tower in Europe’ proposal

Zaryadye Project
Zaryadye Project : mixed-use urban development

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Moscow

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