- Project: Klenovy Boulevard Station
- Architect: Osetskaya Salov
- Location: Russia, Moscow
- Year: 2023
- Area: 15765 m2
- Photography: Daniel Annenkov
Context and Cultural Setting
The Klenovy Boulevard Station, designed by Osetskaya Salov, is located near the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve in Moscow, a site celebrated for its untouched landscapes and iconic Russian architecture. The museum complex, with its wooden churches and the grand Palace of Tsar Aleksey Mikhailovich, provided rich cultural references for the project. The design draws upon this historical setting, translating its forms into a contemporary architectural language.
Above-Ground Pavilion
The entrance pavilion is a striking blend of modernity and tradition. Its soft, domed silhouettes reinterpret the architectural motifs of Kolomenskoye, while embossed metal panels reference the Dyakovo culture of reticulated ceramics, a tradition rooted in the area. The dotted, illuminated façade creates a sense of lightness, transitioning seamlessly into the underground lobby’s ceiling finish.
By day, the pavilion appears refined and understated, while at night, perimeter roof lighting transforms the building into a glowing beacon of modern infrastructure. The layered lighting design inside the pavilion uses uplighting to accentuate wall textures, a large lightbox across the entrance, and mirrored ceiling panels that reflect daylight and artificial light for a dynamic visual effect.
Interior Architecture
Inside, the station adopts a monochrome palette of marble, granite, and aluminum, emphasizing both purity and elegance. The design reinterprets the traditional Russian dome through the vaulted ceiling above the platforms. Cleverly, only half of the dome is physically constructed—the other half appears through mirrored wall panels, creating a complete silhouette through reflection.
This play between tangible and virtual elements reinforces the symbolic and spiritual qualities of Russian architectural heritage while framing the platform spaces in a calm, monumental atmosphere.
Materials and Finishes
-
Walls and arches: white Russian marble and aluminum paneling
-
Floors and lower walls: black and gray Russian granite
-
Columns and pylons: black aluminum and mirrored panels
-
Ceilings: white aluminum dome panels with hidden lighting
The material palette enhances a sense of clarity, texture purity, and timelessness, while also ensuring durability for heavy daily passenger use.
A Dialogue Between Past and Present
The Klenovy Boulevard Station is not just a functional transport hub—it is a contemporary cultural landmark. By weaving together references from Kolomenskoye’s wooden and stone monuments, the Dyakovo ceramic tradition, and the iconic silhouette of the Russian dome, Osetskaya Salov created an infrastructure project that embodies both local identity and forward-looking design.
Drawings
