architects Henley Halebrown

St. Petersburg Sosnovaya Polyana 1–5 Masterplan St. Petersburg, Russia 2010–2012

These masterplans, commissioned by Russian developer SPB Renovation, provide a structure for the regeneration of three neighbourhoods in St. Petersburg with a combined area of 160 hectares. The neighbourhoods were originally built during the Khrushchev era. Together, the masterplans envisage the construction of 1,333,000m2 of new, predominantly, residential space and a projected population 42,000 people.

The Sosnovaya Polyana 1–5 site is organised into three smaller neighbourhoods which each take their cue from the existing condition be it the legacy of a series of Italianate classical villas, a relatively large expanse of green open space or the presence of a University. These are framed by two existing neighbourhoods which bookend the site. The scheme formalises and expands a number of green open spaces – squares and parks around which the University, Villa and Central Park neighbourhoods are planned.

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The 40 hectare Sosnovaya Polyana 7–17 masterplan typifies our approach. Slab blocks set in an open landscape are now integrated into a cohesive public realm framed by buildings that are consistent in height, design and material

Sosnovaya Polyana 1–5 is 1km by 350m. The City authorities consider it to be underdeveloped

Sosnovaya Polyana 1–5 is planned around a number of existing urban conditions and activities including a collection of existing Italianate classical villas, a large green open space and a University

The Sosnovaya Polyana 1–5 scheme formalises a central avenue (seen here) and a number of green open spaces – squares and parks around which the University, Villa and Central Park neighbourhoods are planned

Buildings are again in three types – type 1, shallow plan dual aspect similar to the Avenue block; type 2, 6 to 8-storey deep plan single aspect (east and west) Broad Terrace and type 3 Villas. The masterplan ensures that there are no single aspect north facing apartments.

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Appointment: 2010

Completion: 2012

Area: 1,333,000m

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Client: SPB Renovation