"DVIZH" ("buzz") is neither a reconstruction nor a function bolted onto walls. It is a manifesto asserting that heritage preservation should not mothball the city. Authentic life begins where the past does not freeze, but engages in a dialogue with the present.
The project addresses "youth transience"—the lack of a legal, recognized environment for self-expression. Here, skateboarding and graffiti find not a temporary shelter, but a permanent residency within the city’s fabric.
The architectural language speaks the tongue of movement. The exterior is interlaced with a system of arrows—growing from façades, plunging into the ground. This isn't mere décor; it is the navigation of energy. Perforated metal details act as a membrane: silhouettes of historical walls emerge through the modern shell. The past is not destroyed—it is a co-author.
Inside, platforms are suspended on steel cables. They hover in the air, creating a safe zone for rest and observation. This is the "eye of the storm" amidst high-speed skating: a place to catch your breath while remaining within the flow.
A distinct layer of the project is its presentation. All graphics are hand-drawn, without the aid of software. The line is intentionally uneven and expressive—a way to convey the speed and improvisation inherent to skate culture.
"DVIZH" proves that heritage can move. And it can move people along with it.
5 Leningradsky Prospekt, Vyborg, Leningrad Region, Russia
4th-year student at SPbGASU, majoring in "Design of the Architectural Environment." Despite the challenges, I am accustomed to working with integrity and seeing things through to the end. My approach is to seek non-obvious solutions through dialogue with the environment and people. At the same time, I adapt easily to a bureau's style and tasks: I know how to listen to a brief and work in a team while maintaining a fresh perspective. I bring boldness, energy, and a focus on meaning to every project.
Asya Khlopova
Asya Khlopova
Academic supervisors: Alexey Perov, Evgeniy Bruchas