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High-rise building on Kotelnicheskaya. The history of the building's construction and the stories of its residents

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High-rise building on Kotelnicheskaya. The history of the building's construction and the stories of its residents
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Cozy atmosphere, stunning high-altitude views and fascinating information from the world of history, architecture and design - all this came together in the framework of the project "Cult of the Roof" in the high-rise on the Kotelnitsky embankment! Lectures with stunning views of our capital inspired the authors of the project to tell the true story of one of the most beautiful Stalinist skyscrapers in the world, as well as to collect all the unique information in one book - "High-rise on Kotelnicheskaya". The history of building a house and the stories of its inhabitants!

The first part of the book immerses in the history and secrets of the construction of all steels, including the Kotelniki skyscraper. The authors of the book reveal each stage of its construction, accompanied by archival documents and excerpts from letters that shed light on the scope and significance of this architectural project. Detailed graphics will clearly show the structure of one of the tallest buildings in our city, so you can find out what the Kotelnitsky skyscraper looks like from the inside.

In the second part of the book, you will be lucky to penetrate the modern atmosphere of the skyscraper - what and how do designers, architects, artists and other cultural figures who call the Kotelnicheskoye skyscraper home live? How did their lives begin within these walls, and what previously untold stories fill these apartments? You will learn about this in detail from interviews, which are illustrated by archival photos of residents and modern photographs of one of the authors of the book. Learn more about this architectural masterpiece of Moscow through the prism of those who love it so much, and which hides many beautiful stories behind its walls!
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