Ahead of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Russian architect Konstantin Melnikov, Photographer Denis Esakov provides a recent look at 12 of Melnikov’s projects—all of which have been standing for over 70 years. Enjoy this selection of photographs that show how some projects have aged, deteriorated or been adapted, and note Melnikov’s persistent fascination with the meeting of curvature and rectangularity.
Office of New Sukharev Market
Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage
Burevestnik Factory Club
Frunze Workers’ Club
Kauchuk Factory Club
Rusakov Workers’ Club
Svoboda Factory Club
Melnikov House
Novo-Ryazanskaya Street Garage
Porcelain Factory Club (Dulyovo)
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_03.jpg?1437405429 "Porcelain Factory Club (Dulyovo) (1930) / Konstantin Melnikov. Image © Denis Esakov")
_02.jpg?1437405407 "Porcelain Factory Club (Dulyovo) (1930) / Konstantin Melnikov. Image © Denis Esakov")
_05.jpg?1437405503 "Porcelain Factory Club (Dulyovo) (1930) / Konstantin Melnikov. Image © Denis Esakov")
_04.jpg?1437405467 "Porcelain Factory Club (Dulyovo) (1930) / Konstantin Melnikov. Image © Denis Esakov")
Intourist Garage
Gosplan Garage
