Sergey Kuznetsov (architect)

Biography

• 1977 — born in Moscow, Russia.
• 1984–1994 — study in secondary school № 329.
• 1995–2001 — study in Moscow Architectural Institute, Department of Residential and Public Buildings, Diploma in Architecture.
• 2000 — partner and general director of architectural studio “SLK-Proekt”.
• 2003 — partner and general director of architectural studio “S.P.Proekt”.
• 2006 — bureau “S.P.Proekt” entered the association “SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov”.
• from 2006 to 2012 — managing partner of the architectural association «SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov” in Moscow.
• 2008 — co-founder of the architectural magazine speech:, together with Sergei Tchoban.
• 2010 — participant of the project “Russia Factory” for the exhibition of the Russian pavilion at the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale.
• 2012 — co-curator of the exhibition i-city/i-land Skolkovo project of the Russian pavilion at the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale. The pavilion was awarded a Special Mention.
• 2012 — appointed Chief Architect of Moscow – First Deputy Chairman of Committee for Architecture and Urban Planning of Moscow
• 2013 — appointed Chairman of the Architectural Council of Moscow
• 2014 — appointed Chairman of the Town Planning Board of the Skolkovo Foundation.
• 2014 — Honorary Professor of Moscow Architectural Institute.

  Work as the Chief Architect of Moscow

Quotes

• “It’s not the architects that create cities and architecture; it’s the citizens, irrespective of the government model.”
• “Moscow has a great potential. It is a rich and successful city. And it’s our job to channel this energy positively.”
• “Moscow must become a city in the full sense of the word. A city is a lifestyle. You live in a house that should be different from other houses: Your house should have a pleasant yard; your street should provide opportunities to go to a café, a restaurant, a corner store, or to socialize in any other way.”
• “It is impossible for us to become a warmer city, but we can become more attractive and hospitable.”
• “A chance to hold a competition and realize a project at a site as important for Moscow as Zaryadye is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I am happy because of the firm attitude of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin international competitions are becoming a common practice for Moscow, and through them we choose really great projects that when realized could achieve the world-best level. This is the only way for Moscow to join the ranks of world architecture capitals. Quote about the city for the people, public spaces, etc.”

  Selected projects

• Granatniy 6 residential complex, Moscow, Russia, 2007-2010
• Office Building on Leninsky, Moscow, Russia, 2007-2011
• Palace of Water Sports, Kazan, Russia, 2008-2012
• Aquamarine III Business Centre. Moscow
• Museum for Architectural Drawing, Berlin, Germany, 2009-2013
• Housing estate “V lesu” on Pyatnitskoye highway, Moscow, 2008 - up to present time
• Complex of buildings for media accommodation during 2014 Olympics, Sochi, Russia, 2010-2012
• Zaryadye information pavilion, Moscow, Russia, 2014

  Exhibitions

• 2006 — ARCH Moscow in Moscow, Russia
• 2008 — MIPIM in Cannes, France
• 2010 — “Factory Russia” at the XII Architectural Biennale in Venice, Italy
• 2012 — The Architect’s Eye in Milan, Italy
• 2012 — i-city/i-land in Venice, Italy
• 2013 — Golden River at Cortile d’Onore in Italy
• 2014 — “New Moscow – Новая Москва” at Aedes Gallery in Berlin, Germany
• 2014 — U_cloud in Milan, France
• 2014 — MOSKVA: urban space. Collateral Event of the 14th International Architecture Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia
• 2014 — All About Italy! Architectural Graphics of the XVIII — XXI Centuries at Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia