Rem Koolhaas’ OMA designs Garage in Moscow
due to be completed in 2013
Moscow
Rem Koolhaas' OMA has unveiled concepts for a new building in Gorky Park that will house Garage (not a car park), a major non-profit arts project based in Moscow, dedicated to exploring and developing contemporary culture.
OMA’s design for the 5,400 square meter building includes exhibition galleries on two levels, creative center for children, shop, café, auditorium and offices. The design preserves original soviet-era elements – including a large mosaic, and decorative tiles and brick – while incorporating a range of innovative architectural and curatorial devices. OMA is collaborating on the project with the young Russian practice Form Bureau.
Rem Koolhaas commented:
“We are very happy to work on turning the almost-ruin of Vermena Goda into the new house for Garage. We were able, with our client and her team, to explore the qualities of generosity, dimension, openness, and transparency of the Soviet wreckage and find new uses and interpretations for them.”
Garage Design by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA
Garage Design by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA
Garage Design by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA
