Once, panel-block buildings became a symbol of a new life for thousands of families. Today, these buildings are in urgent need of renewal. The project proposes giving the panel-block neighborhood a second birth, preserving its history and the environment familiar to its residents.
The core idea lies in the careful renewal of the existing environment without mass demolition. Based on an analysis of the best domestic and international practices, a comprehensive set of reconstruction techniques was developed, including the modernization of facades, the installation of new balconies and elevators, altering building heights, and transforming courtyard areas.
The proposed solutions demonstrate that an outdated neighborhood can become a modern, comfortable, and expressive space. Renovation makes it possible not only to improve people's quality of life but also to shape a new image for the district, preserving its connection to the past and opening up opportunities for the future.
The project is a Master's degree thesis in Architecture at the Institute of Architecture and Design of YSTU.
10 microdistrict, Dzerzhinsky district, Yaroslavl, Russia
Makar Kiselev is a practicing architect and designer. In 2024, he completed his undergraduate degree in Architecture at the Institute of Architecture and Design at Yaroslavl State Technical University. In 2026, he completed his master's degree at the Institute of Architecture and Design at Yaroslavl State Technical University.
Makar Kiselev
Makar Kiselev
Academic supervisor: Mikhail Kudryashov, PhD in Art History, Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Architecture and Design.