Russia’s new National Space Center is being constructed on the site of the Khrunichev State Space Research and Production Center in western Moscow.
UNK project, a Complex of urban planning policy and construction of the city of Moscow
On June 21, the Moscow City Architecture Committee approved the urban planning solution, according to the official website of the Moscow Mayor’s Office.
UNK project, a Complex of urban planning policy and construction of the city of Moscow
The tender to develop the architectural concept, announced in October 2019, was won by the Russian design bureau UNK Project.
According to their concept, the main component of the center will be a triangular tower in the form of a 248m-tall rocket, which will house the headquarters of Roscosmos. The facade of the building will be illuminated to create a moving-up effect. And at the base, lighting fixtures will simulate the flame of a rocket booster.
UNK project, a Complex of urban planning policy and construction of the city of Moscow
Adjoining the tower will be a long building with research labs and offices. This building will be traversed by a 545m-long central gallery, along which canteens and consumer services will be located.
UNK project, a Complex of urban planning policy and construction of the city of Moscow
In addition, the complex will feature open-air museums in U-shaped courtyards, where pieces of aerospace equipment will be suspended in the air via cables between the buildings.
UNK project, a Complex of urban planning policy and construction of the city of Moscow
The ceremonial laying of the first stone took place in September 2019, and construction is scheduled to finish by 2022.
UNK project, a Complex of urban planning policy and construction of the city of Moscow
UNK project, a Complex of urban planning policy and construction of the city of Moscow