This graduation thesis focuses on the development concept for the Petrovsky Island area and reconstruction of the V.I. Lenin Stadium. The site encompasses Petrovsky Park and the 1957–1961 stadium complex—both designated cultural heritage monuments.
The project creates a unified recreational cluster. While the stadium’s historic facades undergo restoration, a new volume featuring complex geometry is added above, clearly visually separated from the historic structure. The central concept involves connecting the main and secondary arenas via elevated pedestrian bridges spanning the road, reinstating former historical crossings. This design increases pedestrian flow capacity while offering scenic viewpoints overlooking the Neva River.
A multifunctional hub replaces the secondary arena, housing a 120-room hotel with SPA facilities, a 1,500-space parking structure, and a secondary sports arena.
Petrovsky Park is restored based on original historical plans, reviving its landscape layout, children's playgrounds, public facilities, and beach areas. Across on the Petrograd Side, the development incorporates pavilions, an athletics stadium, and an amphitheater built atop an underground shopping and entertainment center integrated with a yacht club.
The main arena capacity is increased to 40,000 seats in compliance with UEFA and RFU standards, transforming the entire site into a vibrant, year-round sports and leisure hub.
Petrovsky Island, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, 5th year, Bachelor's program.
Artem Baykov
Artem Baykov
Academic Supervisors: Elena Baulina, Associate Professor, Department of AGN; Galina Fedotova, Senior Lecturer, Department of AGN.