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Basmanny District, Russia

Bolshaya Pochtovaya Street 18/20 k17

Basmanny District, Russia

Bolshaya Pochtovaya Street 18/20 k17
Photo: Artyom Svetlov · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

This constructivist apartment building, erected in 1929 in Moscow's Basmanny District, exemplifies the architectural avant-garde that flourished during the Soviet Union's early decades. Located at Bolshaya Pochtovaya Street 18/20 k17, the structure reflects the geometric forms and functional design principles characteristic of constructivism, an artistic movement that embraced industrial materials and abstract composition. The building holds tentative status as a cultural heritage site in Russia, acknowledging its architectural significance within the wider context of early Soviet modernism.

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Type
architectural landmark, apartment building
Heritage
tentative cultural heritage site in Russia
Place
Basmanny District, Russia

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