THE HOME
O. P. Strokovskaya
O. P. Strokovskaya
MOP
Common areas of the O. П. Strokovskaya 1910.
Russia, St. Petersburg, Konstantinovsky Avenue, 3
Architectural solutions for facade elements: LLC October
The project was implemented in: 2024
Photo: Sergey Sorokin
Common areas of the O. П. Strokovskaya 1910.
Russia, St. Petersburg, Konstantinovsky Avenue, 3
Architectural solutions for facade elements: LLC October
The project was implemented in: 2024
Photo: Sergey Sorokin
CONCEPT
Reconstruction of a Historic Building and the Creation of a New Interior in the Revenue House of O. P. Strokovskaya on Krestovsky Island
With deep respect for the multilayered cultural fabric of St. Petersburg—particularly the unique atmosphere of Krestovsky Island—we undertook a demanding and meaningful task: to revive and recreate the interior of the house at 3 Konstantinovsky Avenue.
One hundred and seventeen years ago, the landowner O. P. Strokovskaya built an elegant income house on this site. Over time, the building lost much of its original decor: the stucco ornamentation disappeared, the stone detailing was destroyed, and the historic texture that once shaped the building’s character and dignity gradually faded.
For us, this project is more than reconstruction. It is a contribution to preserving cultural heritage and an opportunity to convey to future residents the atmosphere of authentic St. Petersburg—a place where history, beauty, and respect for craftsmanship merge into a single artistic gesture.
The interior is conceived in the aesthetics of Northern Art Nouveau—warm, tactile, and deeply sensuous. We used natural materials such as marble, wood, brass, and steel with decorative finishes. Their combination highlights the fluid geometry of the space—soft lines, rounded forms, and balanced proportions.
The color palette is built around complex, deep tones: light pistachio, nuanced greens, a restrained black-and-white range, and delicate accents of satin brass. These solutions create an atmosphere where contemporary design subtly intertwines with historical expression.
Special attention was given to the staircase area. The staircase is crafted from large marble slabs—a material fundamental to the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Each step is gently rounded and extends beyond the contour of the flight, turning the structure into an expressive architectural focal point.
The handrail became a key conceptual element of the project. We designed it specifically for this interior, drawing inspiration from the era’s aesthetics: fluid lines, softened details, and a harmonious interplay of wood, metal, and deep muted tones. This composition brings lightness, graphic clarity, and refined plasticity to the space.
We complemented the environment with soft, noble paint shades and marble slabs of various formats. In selected areas, these slabs transition seamlessly from floor to wall, enhancing the sense of depth and introducing visual dynamism.
We are convinced that it is the details that shape the atmosphere. This is why the project features numerous custom-designed elements—each of them continuing the larger story of the house, the city, and the era whose voice we sought to restore.
With deep respect for the multilayered cultural fabric of St. Petersburg—particularly the unique atmosphere of Krestovsky Island—we undertook a demanding and meaningful task: to revive and recreate the interior of the house at 3 Konstantinovsky Avenue.
One hundred and seventeen years ago, the landowner O. P. Strokovskaya built an elegant income house on this site. Over time, the building lost much of its original decor: the stucco ornamentation disappeared, the stone detailing was destroyed, and the historic texture that once shaped the building’s character and dignity gradually faded.
For us, this project is more than reconstruction. It is a contribution to preserving cultural heritage and an opportunity to convey to future residents the atmosphere of authentic St. Petersburg—a place where history, beauty, and respect for craftsmanship merge into a single artistic gesture.
The interior is conceived in the aesthetics of Northern Art Nouveau—warm, tactile, and deeply sensuous. We used natural materials such as marble, wood, brass, and steel with decorative finishes. Their combination highlights the fluid geometry of the space—soft lines, rounded forms, and balanced proportions.
The color palette is built around complex, deep tones: light pistachio, nuanced greens, a restrained black-and-white range, and delicate accents of satin brass. These solutions create an atmosphere where contemporary design subtly intertwines with historical expression.
Special attention was given to the staircase area. The staircase is crafted from large marble slabs—a material fundamental to the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Each step is gently rounded and extends beyond the contour of the flight, turning the structure into an expressive architectural focal point.
The handrail became a key conceptual element of the project. We designed it specifically for this interior, drawing inspiration from the era’s aesthetics: fluid lines, softened details, and a harmonious interplay of wood, metal, and deep muted tones. This composition brings lightness, graphic clarity, and refined plasticity to the space.
We complemented the environment with soft, noble paint shades and marble slabs of various formats. In selected areas, these slabs transition seamlessly from floor to wall, enhancing the sense of depth and introducing visual dynamism.
We are convinced that it is the details that shape the atmosphere. This is why the project features numerous custom-designed elements—each of them continuing the larger story of the house, the city, and the era whose voice we sought to restore.
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
