The project is located on the bank of the Khimki Reservoir and will be implemented in three phases. The author of the first phase is KAMEN Architects.
The first stage of the residential complex, which has already received a construction permit, marks the beginning of a large master plan for the area’s development — one that will transform not only the district’s appearance but also create a new architectural landmark on the city map.
The project’s typology is closely tied to its location: on one side lies the river — a symbol of flow and dynamism — and on the other, the energy of a bustling metropolis. The site’s history also plays an important role: it is a former industrial area of a cargo port. The first stage consists of three quarters, with the core design idea focused on creating a design code — a principle that gives each block its own identity while uniting all three through a shared architectural approach. It was also essential to preserve the memory of the place and emphasize the connection with nature and the water element.
Each block of the first stage features a unique typology, highlighted by a vertical dominant element. In the first quarter, a 230-meter tower ends with a light installation — a literal beacon and symbol of the new district.
According to Ivan Grekov, head of KAMEN Architects, “The entire master plan, the development of the embankment, everything that will follow here — starts with this structure.”
The shape of the second quarter’s dominant resembles a tectonic shift or fracture, while the third evokes the image of a cut or slice.