Project
Reconstruction of the City Cultural Center
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
After analyzing the technical specifications, we understood that the building required a comprehensive reconstruction — from façades to interiors. It was necessary to rethink the layout, renovate the concert hall, ensure accessibility for people with limited mobility, and integrate modern multimedia solutions. The Tochka Design team faced the task of transforming the facility into a contemporary public space of significance to the city, its residents, and its visitors.
We were looking for a symbolic and appropriate image, which we found in the letter “M” — referring to Monchegorsk, the Murmansk Region, and the local geography, industry, and culture. The architectural design of the main entrance reflects the symbolic shape of this letter. The idea was conceived by the project's art director, Stepan Bugaev.
We aimed for a restrained, long-lasting, and relevant solution without excessive decorativeness. One of the expressive elements is the mosaic, which incorporates fragments of works by Honored Artist of Russia Anatoly Sergeyenko. His paintings have been organically integrated into the architecture.
Location
30 Metallurgov Avenue, Monchegorsk, Murmansk Region, Russia
Project design year
2024
Project website
https://tochka-design.ru/projects/view/monchegorsk
Extra visual materials
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/dml-uDmE6c-jSg
Video: https://rutube.ru/video/e29f6a8745ae5c272348180f53e4ed26/
Applicant
Tochka Design Studio
Tochka Design Studio has been creating interiors for 16 years that make people’s and businesses’ lives more comfortable, beautiful, and functional. “We love what we do and believe that good design is not only about aesthetics, but also about emotion, mood, and the atmosphere where you want to live and work.”
Author of the project
Art Director — Stepan Bugaev
Project Manager / Senior Designer — Anastasia Vasilitsa
Designer — Anna Sidorova
Architects — Ivan Kudryavtsev, Sofya Morkovina, Alexey Dutchak
Visualization
Sabit Amurbekov, Aida Ryzhova
Customer
Monchegorsk Development Agency
Other participants
During the process, we collaborated with the city administration, representatives of the key industrial enterprise Norilsk Nickel, the Cultural Center team, and local creative groups.
The main façade material is composite panels by AluminStroy.
Spun Chair by Thomas Heatherwick (in the IIPK Hall and the “Third Place”), VIP meeting room with elegant Knoll MR Side Chairs, Edra sofas and armchairs in the lounge area. Russian brands Coma Casa, Delo Design, Gaewski, and others play an important role in the space, referencing local production and attention to detail.
Status of the project
Conceptual design
