Constructivism is an artistic and architectural philosophy that originated in Russia in 1915 by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko. Abstract and austere, constructivist art aimed to reflect modern industrial society and urban space. The movement rejected decorative styling in favor of the industrial assembly of materials. Constructivists advocated art for practical and social purposes and were associated with Soviet socialism and the Russian avant-garde. Constructivist architecture and art had a major effect on modern art movements of the 20th century, influencing major trends such as the Bauhaus and De Stijl movements. Its influence was widespread, with major implications for architecture, sculpture, graphic design, industrial design, theater, film, dance, fashion, and to some extent, music.
Concept and design of the Business Lounge | new Terminal B - Domestic Flights
Project:
2018
Year:
Moscow
Place:
Sheremetyevo Airport
RUBLEV LOUNGE + EXTENSION
The architect's concept for this terminal is the constructivism movement. Constructivism was an artistic and architectural philosophy that originated in Russia in 1913 by Vladimir Tatlin. It was a rejection of the idea of autonomous art. He wanted to 'construct' art. This movement with famous artists such as Vladimir Tatlin and Kazimir Severinovich Malevich has influenced the whole world.
Constructivism was the beginning of a whole new period, where architecture was created based on steel and concrete. Steel, combined with the development of elevators, allowed the architects to create higher buildings. The design of the lounge is inspired by constructivism; M+R used the beautifully designed onion domes as eye-catchers in the lounge, this to create different spaces in the lounge as a certain kind of zoning. "The round domes allowed us to create a comfortable space with different zones for a total capacity of 460 seats."
The seating area is equipped with different types of seats, for dining; working; lounging and relaxing. The onion dome is an example of the first constructive development and has played an important role in architecture. The placement of the chairs is such that each chair has its own space, subtle, comfortable but spacious.
Due to the great success of the lounge, M+R designed an extension of the lounge in 2022 (before the war in Ukraine), which was realized in 2024.
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