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Portfolio Book of the Ekaterinburg Architectural Bureau «Gordeev-Demidov» — an publication that connects the presentation of contemporary architectural practice with research into the constructivist heritage of the Urals and an engagement with the modernist visual language.
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The buildings designed by the studio relate to one of Ekaterinburg’s most significant layers of architectural heritage—Constructivism. Their silhouettes, tectonic patterns, and characteristic details form part of the urban environment that shapes the professional perspective of local architects.
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Graphic techniques characteristic of Soviet architectural magazines introduce another historical layer into the book’s structure. Combined with contemporary presentation methods, they become a condition for continuing the modernist experiment within the book’s space.
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Projects are organized into five thematic sections:• Style,
• Context,
• Schools & Universities,
• Technology,
• Scale.
Each section is preceded by an interview styled as a conversation between architects and the editorial team. These introductions set the thematic direction for the subsequent project reviews.
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In the studio, you can see parallels to major Constructivist industrial structures, housing complexes, factory-kitchens, and workers' clubs. In the book, this connection is revealed through the comparison of these buildings, a discussion of architecture, and the publication’s organization.
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The publication serves as both a studio portfolio and an analysis of Yekaterinburg’s architecture, where Constructivist heritage continues to shape the perception of the city.
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Architectural Guide
A dedicated section of the book is an architectural guide to Ekaterinburg, in which the founders of the studio discuss their favorite spots in the city. Designed as a photo walk, it translates the conversation about architectural context into a sequence of impressions of the city that influenced the architects. Labeled locations with sequential numbers are displayed on a map of Ekaterinburg, complete with routes, printed on the inside flap of the cover. Readers can unfold it if they wish and use it as a paper map.Original size 3196x1750
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