We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Polina Nozdracheva about their original and creative Equestrian Complex design work. Polina Nozdracheva is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original equestrian complex works.
Polina Nozdracheva ("PN") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Emerald Equestrian Complex. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
PN : Due to requirements of technology and logistics, complex structure is similar to crystal lattice of mineral, enlarged by billions of times. This coincidence suggested main idea is gem which sparkling its facets.
PN : Creation single architectural &spatial project image that is unites all buildings &simultaneously reveals functional identity of each.Central block as core of entire structure does not only because of its position, but due to drawing of details and silhouette.Color scheme is close to natural one,limited by wooden shades. Emerald-grey pitched roofs echo greenery of surrounding emerald forest.Interiors continue idea of wooden facade structures,adjusting elements scale to be more proportionate human.
PN : The biggest reward for an architect is to see how the project he created lives and functions.
PN : Working process lasted almost four years. The project started in 2017. Expert conclusion: December 2018 and July 2019. The construction is started in December 2018 and was finished at the begining of January 2021.
PN : The Client liked our concept and this idea was chosen for further development and implementation.
PN : It's impossible. The project is unique and cannot be reused. The copyright for this project is registered in the national register of intellectual property.
PN : It is very simple. The Client's order for the development of project documentation of the object with such functional purpose.
PN : This is a team of professionals who work at ALPN Ltd.
PN : This project was doing for ALPN Ltd. The contract between ALPN Ltd. and the Client is closed information.
PN : This architectural concept is unique, has a very strong philosophical meaning of each developed element, which are associated with the urban planning concept and complex functionality.
PN : The architectural concept itself suggested the name of the complex. And then - the name of the complex helped to create unique architectural elements and details.
PN : Main requirement is environmental friendliness. Such determined choice of main construction material-wood. Task is to connect large-span glued wooden structures with original & non-repeating design of each of six blocks.
PN : Functionality of complex is reflected into urban and architecture. Extended facades of arenas and stables directed to central composite core as administrative block. Six-sided case-precious emerald rests in golden setting-necklace. Wall's triangles ornament scattering of bright pieces of glass into kaleidoscope. When approaching it turns into crystal. Inside of crystal structure of facade grid the environment is perceived through transparent scale.
PN : Working on such a large project is always the work of a large team of professionals, where the architect always plays the main role.
PN : Main requirement is environmental friendliness. Such determined choice of main construction material-wood. Task is to connect large-span glued wooden structures with original & non-repeating design of each of six blocks. As conclusion is creation of unique spectacular image of entire complex, which "plays" with faces like emerald. Composition center - 2-stories administrative block with maximum use of wooden material of main load-bearing structures, facade ornament & decorative elements.
PN : I draw all the ideas for creating an architectural project from the environment, being inspired by the natural environment of which we are a part. Here, too, the main conceptual line is the emerald and the structure of this precious material.
PN : The biggest problem for any architect is that the implementation of the project and its construction according to the design documentation developed in all details should be carried out without optimization, losses and simplification of the originally conceived architectural idea.
PN : This is not the first time I have participated in this competition. It is pleasure for me to show our projects, which are the part of my life, to professionals from all over the world.
PN : An architect is a profession that you have been studying all your life. With each new project, you will master this profession more and more and learn more about the meaning of life and the beauty of the world around us.
PN : Thanks for your questions. The list of questions allowed me to tell about this project EMERALD in as much detail as possible.
