Golgotha Cross Kiot - Valaam
2017–2018Valaam Island
Chapel of St. Herman of Alaska - Valaam
Year:2019–2020Location:Valaam Island, Republic of Karelia, RussiaRole:ContributorCategory:Churches and Chapels, Realized, Construction Supervision, Revit
About the Project
Reconstruction of the Chapel of St. Herman of Alaska at German Field, Valaam Monastery, a monastic heritage building lost during the Soviet period. Its architectural appearance was rebuilt from a historic photograph and surviving archival drawings, including a plan, section, and side elevation.
The available sources made it possible to reconstruct the overall composition and prepare working drawings, while differences in the dome and finial details required careful interpretation of the historic evidence.
The project author was Yuri Viktorovich Kirs of Architectural Studio Eidos. My contribution included Revit 3D/BIM modeling, visualization, and production of working documentation.
Gallery
Historical photo (valaam.ru)
Chapel floor plan
Main elevation
Side elevation
Sections
Visualization: landscape view 1
Visualization: landscape view 2
Visualization: winter day
Visualization: main winter view
Visualization: main summer view
Working drawings: elevation
Working drawings: section
Working drawings: brick wall sections (masonry levels)
Working drawings: cross detail
Photo of the built chapel (valaam.ru) — view 1
Photo of the built chapel (valaam.ru) — view 2
Photo of the built chapel (valaam.ru) — view 3
Links
In the media
- OfficialRussian
St. Herman of Alaska Chapel consecrated on Valaam
Valaam Monastery
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St. Herman of Alaska Chapel — architectural reference
Valamo.ru
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