Derbenevskaya Embankment Development Concept

The history of the area goes back into the 18th century, when the canvas factory was founded here. Combination of planning principles of mixed-use environment and attention to the history of the place was inspired by world well-known examples of Industrial Renovation: the Gasometers of Vienna, Prada foundation, Hafen City.
The new development emphasizes the historical planning structure and “opens” the area to business, visitors and residents. The demolition of inefficient structures on the embankment will promote creation of views towards the Moskva River. Getting a unique and attractive public image will be reached through the reconstruction of the structures along the riverbank and accommodation of shopping arcades going into the inland of the territory.
Working through layers of information according to permeability, transport connections, viewpoints, social activity, density and other characteristic of the area, we created a concept, which transforms disadvantages and emphasizes the uniqueness of the place. By providing mixed-use environment interesting for business, visitors and residents, we achieve the main objective of integration of the area “back” into the city.