Moscow’s new micro-museum of Russian Impressionists is a concrete building covered with perforated aluminium. Measures just over 1000 sqm, the museum is located at the site of a gigantic former chocolate factory in Moscow.
McAslan Architects did not hesitate to construct the building entirely out of concrete, cast on site, and covered with anodised aluminium cladding. The construction has achieved the goal of creating an attraction for visitors, with four floors. Three floors are above ground and contain exhibition space for paintings, while the basement contains a cinema and other multimedia spaces.
The decision to make a building covered with aluminium has turned out to be a success, standing out from its surroundings and evoking a sense of contemporary identity. The building looks attractive with a smooth, colourful interior in the tradition of Russian interior design.
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