Modern Construction Concept of Preservation of Architectural Identity in Arkhangelsk

The research relevance is due to the risk of losing the architectural identity of Arkhangelsk as a result of transformations of the historical center in the 20th century.

Purpose: The purpose is to develop a systematic approach to the design of new buildings, taking into account the historical context and architectural identity of Arkhangelsk based on the modern construction concept of the former Timber Mill No. 3 work settlement.

Methodology: The architectural and urban planning analysis of historical and modern buildings in Arkhangelsk. 

Research findings: The historical wooden architecture is considered as the most characteristic and unique for the city. The approbation of modern architectural solutions for residential development, taking into account architectural identity, is carried out as a result of the project development of the territory of the Timber Factory No. 3, locating in the southeastern part of the city on the banks of the Northern Dvina River and having preserved an integral environment with wooden architecture of the Soviet period.

Value: The settlement development allowed formulating principles of modern construction of the former work settlement of the Timber Mill No. 3, while preserving the architectural identity of Arkhangelsk: module preservation, modern interpretation, comfortable climatic conditions.

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