Regional Architecture in Western Siberia Late in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Abstract

The contemporary perspective on wooden architecture requires not only an innovative approach to design, but also careful attention to its historical and cultural heritage. In the context of globalization, the preservation and reproduction of an ecologically favorable living environment for people becomes particularly relevant, which is impossible without considering the traditions and specific characteristics of the region. One of the main directions of this research is the Russian architectural style in Western Siberia cities late in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This topic is of particular importance, as it helps to understand how the diversity and richness of the Russian culture can be utilized to create a comfortable living environment.

Purpose: Identification of the Russian architectural style features in the wooden architecture of Western Siberia and its role in prerequisites for the modern use of wooden architecture. This allows for a deeper understanding of the relationship between all-Russian trends and regional specifics of wooden construction.

Methodology: The historical-architectural analysis, comparative analysis of design solutions and their implementation. Materials from project albums, archival documents, and visual analysis of preserved architectural monuments were used.

Research findings: It is shown that architects in Western Siberia creatively interpret all-Russian ideas, combining principles of modernism, eclecticism, and national-romantic traditions. This allows them to create a unique architectural identity for the region, where folk elements coexist with contemporary artistic solutions.