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Some photos of three ship-like buildings in former Leningrad designed by Noi [Russian version of “Noah”] Trotskii between 1930 and 1937. This resemblance has been pointed out by such scholars as Boris Kirikov in his book on the Leningrad avant-garde. Right now I’m finishing up a longer reflection on these buildings for Calvert Journal. For now, enjoy the pics.
Noi Trotskii (1895-1940).
Kirovskii District Council (1930-1935).
Kirovskii district soviet in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii (1930-1935), photo 1934
Kirovskii district soviet in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii (1930-1935), photo 1934
Kirovskii district soviet in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii (1930-1935), photo 1935
Kirovskii district soviet in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii (1930-1935), photo 1935
Kirovskii district soviet in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii (1930-1935), photo 1962
Kirovskii district soviet in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii (1930-1935), photo 1943
Kirov Palace of Culture (1931-1937).
Kirov Palace of Culture on Vasileostrovskii island, designed by Noi Trotskii and S.N. Kazak (1931-1937), photo 1960
Kirov Palace of Culture on Vasileostrovskii island, designed by Noi Trotskii and S.N. Kazak (1931-1937), photo 1953
Kirov Palace of Culture on Vasileostrovskii island, designed by Noi Trotskii and S.N. Kazak (1931-1937), photo 1940
Kirov Palace of Culture on Vasileostrovskii island, designed by Noi Trotskii and S.N. Kazak (1931-1937), photo 1967
Kirov meat-packing plant (1931-1933).
Kirov meat-packing plant in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii, R. Zelikman, and B. Svelitskii (1931-1933)
Kirov meat-packing plant in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii, R. Zelikman, and B. Svelitskii (1931-1933), photo 1931
Kirov meat-packing plant in Leningrad, designed by Noi Trotskii, R. Zelikman, and B. Svelitskii (1931-1933)
Ross, no maritime evocations, just some attempts at monumental blocks, so this comment not really for publication, rather information:
Selection of Frank Herfort’s photos of post-Soviet buildings (with his website addy & his 2010 book details):
http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-26738043 (30 March)
Although looking at them again, perhaps a set of three capstans as a memorial to the Aral Sea, & a tsunami wave making its way to wherever.