von Besser House - Facade Restoration
2022Saint Petersburg
Water Tower - Facade Restoration
Year:2014–2016Location:Saint Petersburg, RussiaRole:ContributorCategory:Restoration, Realized, Construction Supervision, Revit, Cultural Heritage
About the Project
Restoration of the former Okhta Manufactory water tower in Saint Petersburg, preserved during development of the Four Horizons residential complex. The industrial heritage structure was integrated into the new inner courtyards and given a new architectural context.
The tower was restored and complemented by a four-tier colonnade made from authentic 19th-century cast-iron factory columns. I contributed to Revit 3D modeling, visualization, working documentation, and site supervision. The lead architect was Yuri Viktorovich Kirs of Architectural Studio Eidos.
Gallery
Visualization: overall courtyard view with the preserved tower and landscaping
Visualization: tower with a four-tier colonnade among the residential blocks
Visualization: evening lighting of the restored tower in the courtyard
Visualization detail: cornice and columns junction, brick texture and window surrounds
Drawing: plan of column layout and perimeter railings around the tower
Drawing: elevation of the tower with the four-tier colonnade
Drawing: section/elevation with height levels and colonnade positions
Photo: tower condition before restoration / during the residential complex construction
Photo: tower in scaffolding, restoration works in progress
Photo: brickwork detail during restoration (close-up)
Photo: restored tower volume with the colonnade structure installed (winter)
Photo: restored water tower integrated into the residential complex (final view)
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In the media
- MediaRussian
Okhta Manufactory water tower restoration completed
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