Project
Concept of an Office Center
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
This multifunctional center with original contemporary architecture on the Vasilyevsky Island landfill will combine offices, a conference hall, a training center, a gastro-lounge, a museum, and a sports complex. The design features an ecosystem of green “islands” with water views. The center will become a new landmark at the maritime gateway of St. Petersburg, symbolizing the rebellious yet thoughtful character of the city.
Authenticity is emphasized through a color palette inspired by the city—shades of the sky, water, and sand dunes. The complex appears to float above the ground, creating a sense of spatial purity and clarity, while the glass façades enhance the impression of weightlessness. The design intertwines history and the future: a bold interpretation of Soviet avant-garde architecture and “houses on stilts” harmonizes with high-tech and biotechnical elements. The new “emotional techno” style, actively emerging in Moscow and reflecting global trends, combines modern materials, innovative engineering solutions, and expressive forms that highlight, rather than hide, the complexity of the context.
Location
Block 3, landfill west of Vasilyevsky Island, plot 4-1, Neva Bay, St. Petersburg, Russia
Project design year
2025
Extra visual materials
https://files.rbi.ru/index.php/s/RIxsCLyW4mmDjiQ
Applicant
RBI Group
Founded in 1993, RBI Group has completed 82 projects and built over 2 million sq.m of real estate in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. The company is known for collaborating with leading Russian and international architects, including Ricardo Bofill, Evgeny Gerasimov, Evgeny Podgornov, and others. Several of RBI’s iconic projects are included in the White Book of the World Club of Petersburgers.
Author of the project
Alexander Zyuzin
Visualization
RBI Group
Customer
RBI Group
Status of the project
Conceptual design
