Building conversion on Stremyannaya street

In order to reconstruct the former Merchant Khoudyakov’s House into an office centre, a solution has been chosen as to combine traditional and contemporary architectural elements. The court space has been roofed with translucent structures and accommodates an atrium. The main façade bears a glass attic storey with a gallery extended along Stremyannaya street, while a paned triangular bay-window creates a strong accent at the façade.

The former house of merchant S. N. Khoudyakov, owner of a print shop and the Peterburgskaya Gazeta newspaper publisher, was built in 1828. The court part was added by architect M. K. Neigauzen in 1863, and in 1900 civil engineer B. Ya. Zonn added a front wing and partly decorated the interior. The historical and cultural expert evaluation defined only the partly preserved interior of the building to be subject to protection. These rooms were restored by the specialists of the RestArt company.

The architectural solution was defined by the requirement to provide for the new and modern functions of an office and household centre at the Nevsky Palace Hotel in an aging building.

The concept of the building adaptation for modern use was presented to the Committee on State Control, Use and Protection of Historical and Cultural Landmarks. The Committee also discussed the façade. As a result, a solution was picked to combine traditional and contemporary architectural elements. The courtyard space has been roofed with translucent structures and accommodates an atrium. The main façade bears a glass attic storey with a gallery extended along Stremyannaya street, while a paned triangular bay-window creates a strong accent at the façade.