Residential architecture of the last quarter of the 18th century in Astrakhan

Some residential buildings and households dating to the last quarter of the 18th century in Astrakhan gave been studied based on a comprehensive analysis of bibliographic, archival and graphic materials. The historical context of the change in private housing construction is outlined, and samples of...

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Main Author: Berezkin Sergey A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ural State University of Architecture and Art 2023-06-01
Series:Архитектон
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Online Access:http://archvuz.ru/en/2023_2/9/
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Summary:Some residential buildings and households dating to the last quarter of the 18th century in Astrakhan gave been studied based on a comprehensive analysis of bibliographic, archival and graphic materials. The historical context of the change in private housing construction is outlined, and samples of vernacular and professional architecture are identified. The creative method of the architect A.P. Digbi is summarized based on the characteristic solutions developed for the houses of rich merchants and eminent citizens of Astrakhan. The study revealed a harmonious synthesis of local traditions and the influence of the pan-European achievements in the field of architecture and transformation of classical forms.
ISSN:1990-4126