Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building — Attraction in Tagansky District

Building in 1952 still amazing.

Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building is one of seven Stalinist skyscrapers laid down in September 1947 and completed in 1952, designed by Dmitry Chechulin (then Chief Architect of Moscow) and Andrei Rostkovsky. The main tower has 32 levels (including mechanical floors) and is 176 metres (577 ft) tall. At the time of construction it was the tallest building in Europe.[2]

The building also incorporates a 9-story apartment block facing Moskva River, designed by the same architects in 1938 and completed in 1940. Initially built in stern early Stalinist style, with wet stucco wall finishes, it was re-finished in terracotta panels in line with the central tower and acquired ornate pseudo-Gothic crowns over its 12-story raised corners and center tower. By the end of World War II, the side wing was converted to multi-family kommunalka housing, in contrast to the planned elite status of the central tower.

The central tower, of a conventional steel frame structural type, has a hexagonal cross-section with three side wings (18 stories, including two mechanical floors). While it is not exceptionally tall or massive, the "upward surge" of five stepped-up layers, from a flat 9-story side wing to the spire, gives the impression of a more massive structure. The structure hides behind itself a so-called "Shvivaya Gorka," a hill with historical architecture and a maze of steeply inclined streets. Chechulin was initially criticized for complete disregard of this area, but his bureaucratic influence brushed off...

The one and only. The love of my life. I fell in love with this building the moment I saw "her"! Yes I know I should refer to the building as an it but if you see the building in front of you you will realise that there is a soul inside! Amazing look and the size is humbling. You feel like a little dwarf staring at this building. Although there is 7 in total that are called the "Stalin's visotky" this one is the best looking for me personally or it is just love... When I was told that this is a residential building I had my mind set on a new goal of my life. Yes...

Impressive old building with its history and beauty. Very central location, however it takes 15 mins to get to the subway station. On the one hand it was interesting to see how people lived back time as the apartment was not completely renovated, on the other hand it has its disadvantages: no dishwasher and extremely loud traffic, even during the night. Another big issue - air pollution. Good things - supermarket, cafe and ATMs are located in the same building. And the view is also outstanding. Very...