The Europolis residential complex: a fantasy in Palladian style traditions

Almaty, 2016. – 111 p.
The “Europolis” residential complex Art concept (the wish of the Customer) – the Classicism on the Strong version (the faithful reproduction of Greece and Rome Ancient forms: the Erechtheion – Acropolis of Athens; the Tower of Winds – Athens, the Pantheon – Rome; etc.). Author's interpretation of the customer requirements – a fantasy in the Palladian manner. Ascending to the creativity of Andrea Palladio approach associated with the identity of all the facades of buildings, found through reflection in the architectural composition of residential houses, Restaurant, Office building, the Portico of the Main entrance, attendants pavilions). A characteristic feature of the architectural solution of façades is the use of the same elements that provide a visual unity of different size buildings. Compositions exhibit various combinations of the Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Composite, Tuscan and Palm-deciduous orders. The basis of facades composite solutions - the Colossal version of an Ionic colonnade. Despite the difficult terrain with significant height differences in the linear composition, visual alignment of four-story buildings facades achieved as result of sizes uniformity of Ionic order Colonnade. Differences of landscape positions offset by different height of entablatures and pedestals, as well arcades and pilasters, which forming of first floors. The Artistic innovation – one-volute twin capitals of the columns at blocks junction (four-storey houses). Facade decorations of identical buildings have differences in nuances. It provides a variety of views. Multi-storey buildings crowned by Belvedere domed pavilions, provides excellent panoramic views of the foothills and the city stretching from the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Four-storey buildings with mansards – reinforced concrete (walls, floors – 4 floors), steel (frames, claddings – mansard). Six-storey buildings with the mansard, a multi-level parking – steel (frames), reinforced concrete (floors, walls), foam block (walls). Residential buildings include two-, three-, four-, five-room apartments and penthouses. The Residential complex is in an isolated area (a feature of the landscape). The developed system of services and infrastructure. Autonomous systems of engineering support. Useful road connections to the City center. Prospects of development – apartment buildings, a complex of world cuisine restaurants, an ethnographic park, garden-park ensemble, the entertainment and shopping Center. This is the first example of Neoclassical forms massive use in the Kazakhstan's architecture of the 21st century (now – a popular stylistic direction in Kazakhstan's architecture). The Album includes of 134 illustrations: 92 photos and 42 drawings.