Проект:
Kushelev-Bezborodko Mansion, Interior Restoration and Revival
Nomination
Best Implemented Restoration / Reconstruction Project
About the project
Kushelev-Bezborodko Mansion is a rare example of listed property of federal importance which has been restored by private investors – and not by the state. Over its long history the building has had a number of famous owners, among them patrons and connoisseurs of art. Its architects and designers at different times were leading names like R. von Genrichsen, N. Benois and A. Hammerstedt. They gave the Mansion its stylish eclectic interiors, which, magically, survived from conversion into overcrowded communal flats during the Soviet period. The deserted and crumbling building has been cleverly reconstructed and lovingly restored through private funding. Carefully installed modern engineering systems, which preserve the antique decor, make for comfortable everyday living. Today the Mansion is, at last, back to its former residential glory. Its long-suffering walls and unique historic interiors, restored drawing upon best professional practice, welcome its new residents with open arms.
Location
St. Petersburg, 24 Kutuzov Embankment, Russia
Project implemented in
2018
More project images:
https://yadi.sk/d/m60fTZjF9yTvSw?w=1
Project video
https://yadi.sk/d/RSF6J0GyY6gKZg/MASTER_OKB_PRORES422_3840x2160_ENG.mov
Additional information
“Living with art” exhibition of contemporary Russian art from Gazprombank collection took place in the Kushelev-Bezborodko Mansion at a meeting of the State Hermitage’s International Advisory Board
https://yadi.sk/d/LxO0VW9CL5SaAg?w=1
The Book «Pearl of the Kutuzov Embankment: The Grand Palace». N. Folomeeva
https://yadi.sk/d/Nj0O4VY3aK0mFg?w=1
The film “Kushelev-Bezborodko Mansion. A Historic Residence”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iphtnNsXiJw
https://youtu.be/P0VXjp3m12E
Applicant and authors of the project
Image Design Group LLC is a lead partner in the Image Design Group providing the whole cycle of design and construction of buildings and facilities as well as creating interiors. One of the key aspects of the group's activities is working with cultural heritage sites, including architectural design, R&D, and restoration and re-creation work.
Project Manager – A. L. Yakhnin, Chief Architect – A. P. Smolianinov, Restoration Project by Spetsproyektrestavratsia Research Institute JSC, Architect M. D. Kiselev, Design Studio 5.
Other participants
General Contractor ArchitectProyekt LLC (part of the Image Design Group).
Investor is Fund for Regional Nonprofit Projects “DAR”.
Leading restorers of St Petersburg and Pskov, among them N. A. Mikhailov, A. Yu. Seliutin, and others, took part in the restoration of the principal period interiors.
Works overseen by the Committee for State Supervision, Use and Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites under the Government of St Petersburg.