{"id":8054,"date":"2020-07-12T13:36:13","date_gmt":"2020-07-12T13:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/?p=8054"},"modified":"2024-07-11T12:25:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T12:25:24","slug":"drom-converts-the-monotone-soviet-azatlyk-square-into-a-lively-contemporary-public-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/drom-converts-the-monotone-soviet-azatlyk-square-into-a-lively-contemporary-public-space\/","title":{"rendered":"The Main Azatlyk Square Transforms into a Dynamic and Vibrant Multi-Use Public Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rotterdam-based firm DROM in collaboration with Strelka KB, presents its recent renovation project for the main Azatlyk Square in the city of Naberezhnye Chelny (Republic of Tatarstan, Russia) that has been transformed into a dynamic and vibrant multi-use public space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/LNBjH8j\/A.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The original square was designed around a formal central axis that was intended to connect the municipality building to the unbuilt Lenin museum. By losing its starring role as a social connector, the public space became a relic of the Soviet past, underused, kept alive by a few maintenance interventions and disconnected from city life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/Mssxrsn\/B.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to convert the lifeless public space of a typical Russian monotown built in the Seventies and dominated by a single industry \u2013 the famous Kamaz truck factory \u2013 into a multipurpose area with a fresh take on inhabitants\u2019 interaction\u201d say Timur Karimullin, Sofia Koutsenko and Timur Shabaev, founders of DROM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/KNfzM1h\/C.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighted by a dense row of planted trees, the main axis of Azatlyk Square has been relocated towards the edge of the plot to directly connect the nearby neighbourhoods with the new Promenade and its pavilions that include diverse playgrounds, a caf\u00e9, a food stall and a spiral viewing platform. The former central area has been divided into three different squares, each with its own unique character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/Bz9RcG5\/D.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/DM63qBx\/D1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To the East, the Event Square is a pink concrete paved urban space that is also used for weekly outdoor markets. Next to it, is the Green Square, a relaxing spot with a wooden amphitheatre and a broad lawn from which to enjoy the seasonal landscaping conducted by the city\u2019s planting department and lastly, the Cultural Square, with a fountain and a new circular shallow pool for playing in the water on hot days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/T4jdnFN\/E.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In dialogue with the Promenade, each square is energized by an anchor programme: the amphitheatre doubles as a caf\u00e8; the spiral viewing platform, which is painted in the emblematic orange Kamaz color, adds a vertical dimension; and the circular pool transforms into an ice-skating rink in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/mhSvGKJ\/F.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>DROM designed peculiar paving patterns for each of the squares and integrated spaces that are protected from the strong crosswinds and sun by strategically placed \u201chills\u201d and local species of linden, red maple and blue spruce trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/D5J870k\/G.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the pavilions, Azatlyk Square features bespoke urban furniture and lighting elements, which were developed and produced by local manufacturers closely involved in the creation of a new niche in the city\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/rmHVwNW\/H.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main supporting structure for the spiral viewing platform is made with the same technology that is utilized in the production of gas pipes. The benches were shaped by a local concrete factory and the lamps were fabricated using standard steel profiles. By maintaining most of the pre-existing greenery and adding new trees, the architects intend to preserve the existing ecosystem and peculiar landscape. All these aspects helped the natural integration and the visual impact of the enormous transformation in the city centre, making the project more sustainable, resilient, and financially viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/ZT8n5Xm\/I.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The city and its inhabitants embrace the new public space and the flourishing green areas as a stimulus to transform a monotone industrial past into a lively contemporary dimension of living that injects new energy into their roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/S5mG7b3\/J.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foto-foto lainnya dapat dilihat di galeri bawah ini<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"photocarou1685113031\" class=\"photo-carou\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"view-big\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-base\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"photocarou1685113031_a\" class=\"img img-0 l\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/K5nmqYM\/1.jpg')\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"photocarou1685113031_b\" class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/dbxZKW8\/2.jpg')\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon button\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_fullscreen()\">&#x10FDFA;<\/div><br\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon button center\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_prev()\">&#x10FDF8;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon button center\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_next()\">&#x10FDF9;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"view-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/K5nmqYM\/1.jpg')\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_view(0)\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"item\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/dbxZKW8\/2.jpg')\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_view(1)\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"item\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/2nhSyNt\/3.jpg')\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_view(2)\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"item\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/RBqNXQy\/4.jpg')\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_view(3)\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"item\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/DKj3y3T\/5.jpg')\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_view(4)\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"item\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/N7CtrrP\/6.jpg')\" onclick=\"photocarou1685113031_set_view(5)\"><\/div>&nbsp;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar photocarou1685113031_photos = '[\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/K5nmqYM\/1.jpg\",\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/dbxZKW8\/2.jpg\",\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/2nhSyNt\/3.jpg\",\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/RBqNXQy\/4.jpg\",\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/DKj3y3T\/5.jpg\",\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co.com\/N7CtrrP\/6.jpg\"]';\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar photocarou1685113031_photo_obj = JSON.parse(photocarou1685113031_photos);\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar photocarou1685113031_main = document.getElementById(\"photocarou1685113031\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar photocarou1685113031_bigview_a = document.getElementById(\"photocarou1685113031_a\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar photocarou1685113031_bigview_b = document.getElementById(\"photocarou1685113031_b\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar photocarou1685113031_current_id = 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar photocarou1685113031_fullscreen = false;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfunction photocarou1685113031_set_view(img_id){\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar old_id = photocarou1685113031_current_id;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tphotocarou1685113031_current_id = img_id;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(photocarou1685113031_current_id != old_id){\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar load_reverse = (photocarou1685113031_current_id < old_id);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar id_a = (load_reverse) ? 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Avoiding blanket manifestos as well as box-ticking, DROM forms playful, subtly mutated containers for new hybrid cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception in 2015, DROM operates out of Rotterdam with projects around the world. As a collective of diverse thinkers with experience ranging from exhibitions and architecture to masterplans, DROM engages in each new project with critical and analytical research and design tools. DROM believes in the value of good design as a process, striving to achieve optimal solutions with limited resources. 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Sofia was a teaching assistant for Rem Koolhaas, for The Countryside of the Future programme at Wageningen University; served as Adjunct Professor at The New School of Architecture and Design, and advised on theses at Woodbury University San Diego campus. She acted as guest critic at Harvard University, TU Delft and Northeastern University. She was a finalist of Harvard Graduate School of Design\u2019s Julia Appleton Traveling Fellowship in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timur Karimullin<\/strong><br>Completed his second Master\u2019s Degree at TU Delft in 2012. His final project received the University\u2019s honorable mention and was a finalist at Archiprix 2012. Timur received his first Master\u2019s from Kazan State University of Architecture and Building Construction in Russia, where his graduation project won Archiprix 2007. Prior to joining DROM, Timur worked at the Institute of the Contemporary Urban Project in Mendrisio, OMA in Rotterdam, SVESMI in Rotterdam and led Russia-based projects at Kees Christiaanse Architects and Planners (KCAP). Timur has been a guest critic for different design studios at TU Delft and KSUABC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timur Shabaev<\/strong><br>Received an Advanced Master\u2019s Degree from The Berlage Institute in Rotterdam in 2010 and graduated in architecture from Ufa State Petroleum Technical University in 2001. Prior to establishing DROM, Timur worked at Meganom in Moscow and at OMA\/AMO in Rotterdam. As part of AMO, Timur worked on developing the educational programme for the Strelka Institute for Media, Design and Architecture in Moscow and assisted in teaching the \u201cPublic Space\u201d theme. He was a winner of Europan 10 and 11 in The Netherlands. His project, \u201cCampus\u201d in Moscow, was a finalist in Bauwelt\u2019s Das Erste Haus 2015. Together with Maria Krasnova, he earned a Black Square award for contemporary art in 2007. From 2006-2012 Timur collaborated with various printed magazines as an illustrator and a graphic designer, including: Interni, Russia; Esquire, Russia. As a design journalist, he has collaborated with Project Russia magazine and Archi.ru.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rotterdam-based firm DROM in collaboration with Strelka KB, presents its recent renovation project for the main Azatlyk Square in the city of Naberezhnye Chelny (Republic of Tatarstan, Russia) that has been transformed into a dynamic and vibrant multi-use public space. 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