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Lootch Moscow 2006–2010

Lootch – Russian for light ‘ray’ – is the 30,000m2 redevelopment of a former light bulb factory housed in a collection of pre-revolutionary (1901) brick buildings. The centrepiece, a polished stainless steel and glass structure, will house a gallery, meeting rooms and restaurant.

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Aerial view of the disused factory buildings which although dilapidated and much altered are remarkable for their ornate brickwork detailing
This interior illustrates both the grandeur and extent of decay
Sketch illustrating the extent of the masterplan, and the range of new buildings and adaptations to existing buildings
Masterplan - the scheme splits into 25,000m² of adaptive reuse and 5,000m² of new build. The brief sought unit sizes ranging from 500m² to 5,000m²
Aerial view of scheme design
Model photo of the gallery that forms the centrepiece of the development
Visualisation of 'Building 1' with new structure on right. Original ornate brickwork is repaired and a palette of concrete, glazed brick, Corten steel and glass is used for new construction
Entrance beneath the new 'Building 1' pavilion and loggia with further new buildings left and right. Concrete with pink aggregate is used to distinguish our contemporary additions from the much-maligned Communist era modernism
Visualisation of the 200+ metre long 'Building 3'
'Building 3' under construction prior to the sale of the site
An historic interior following redevelopment

architects Henley Halebrown

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