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The Future of Narkomfin and Russia's Constructivist Legacy

A discussion with the lead architect on the conservation project for the world famous Narkomfin building, the first Constructivist building to be built in the Soviet Union. Ginzburg is the grandson of the original architect of the building, ideologue of Constructivism - Moisei Ginzburg. Alexey will also talk about the upcoming publication of english translations of his grandfather's books "Rhythm in Architecture" and "Style and Epoch," which are being supported by Ginzburg Design Limited. Alexey Ginzburg recently completed the restoration of the exterior of the Izvestiya building in Moscow, another important monument of Constructivism, and will talk about the wider problems facing buildings of the avant garde in Moscow today. In conversation with Pushkin House Director Clem Cecil.