Projects

The Open international competition for development of the architectural and artistic concepts of three stations of Moscow Metro started on the 15th of November, 2016. The objective of the competition was to create unique design solutions for the interiors and entrance pavilions of three new stations of the Third Interchange Circuit — Sheremetyevskaya, Rzhevskaya, Stromynka.

The competition initiator is Mosinzhproekt JSC with the support of the Moscow City Government and involving Sergey Kuznetsov - Chief Architect of Moscow. The competition operator is Agency for Strategic Development CENTER.

Competition objects. The competition stations are Maryina Roscha (project name - Sheremetyevskaya), Rizhskaya (project name - Rzhevskaya), Sokolniki (project name - Stromynka) - new stations of the Moscow Metro Third Interchange Circle.

The Sheremetyevskaya station. Situated at the intersection of Suschevsky Val and the 2nd street of Maryina Roshcha and will have an interchange to the Maryina Roshcha station of the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line.

The Rzhevskaya station. This is the Third Interchange Circuit station that is located closest to the Kremlin; besides, it is the only one located in the Central Administrative District of Moscow. The station has one entrance hall with exit to the Riga Railway Terminal on Rizhskaya Square from the west side of the platform, from the east side the interchange to the Rizhskaya station will take place.

The Stromynka station will have exits to the main entrance of the Sokolniki Park, to Stromynka Street. The interchange to the Sokolniki station of the Sokolnicheskaya line will be performed from it.

Objective.  To create unique design solutions for the interiors and entrance pavilions of three new stations of the Third Interchange Circuit — Sheremetyevskaya, Rzhevskaya, Stromynka.  According to the competition criteria, the finalists' solutions shall take into account urban environment and historic contexts of the districts, should be use modern technologies and durable and eco-friendly materials, as well as be adapted for movements of all population categories and be convenient from the point of view of navigation.

Format. Open, international, two-staged.

Participants. Russian and foreign (consortium members) architectural companies capable of engaging designers, engineers, planners, specialists in the spheres of economy and financial modeling.

Jury. The jury includes Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Mayor for Urban Development and Construction; Sergey Kuznetsov, Chief Architect of Moscow; Mars Gazizullin, Director General of Mosinzhproekt JSC; Andrey Bochkarev, the Head Moscow Department of Construction; Dmitriy Pegov, the Head of Moscow Metro; as well as leading Russian and foreign specialists in the field of architecture and urban development.

Finalists. After the first stage 15 finalists (5 per each station) will be chosen to further develop the concept. All top-rated finalists will receive 400 000 RUB gross as a reward for the preparation of the competition works.

Prize Fund. Each finalist will obtain 400,000 roubles compensation, inclusive of all taxes and fees.

WINNER

"Sheremetyevskaya" Station

AI Architects

The concept draws on the association with formal attributes of home decorations of the nobility, particularly porcelain ware and ceramic tiles. The columns of the tunnel structure curve "outwards" and are decorated in the style typical of manors of noble families in Russia before the Revolution. The project actualizes the best metro construction solutions of the Stalin era.

The implementation of the concept has already begun.

WINNER

“Rzhevskaya” Station

Blank architects

The architectural idea of the concept reflects the spirit of the area. The architects' goal was to create a comfortable, airy and harmonious space. The interior elements of the station and concourses emphasize the connection with the unique historical and cultural context of the area by the Rizhsky Railway Station, which used to be called "the city gate".

The implementation of the concept has already begun.

WINNER

“Stromynka” Station

MAP Architects

The architectural solution aims to create a unique landmark. The general idea of the project consists in establishing a junction between three environments: metro, park, and historical and cultural context, a space for waiting, gathering, adaptation when getting from the city into the metro and back. The visual concept of the "man-made forest" is expressed through non-figurative artistic and architectural means.

The implementation of the concept has already begun.