"I’ve Come to Say That I Have the Rights": Russian Modernism in Architecture and Interior Design - Reemergence in the 21St Century
Statement of the problem. The problem of the development of a new style in architecture and interior design based on the Russian modernism is discussed. Results. The problem of search of a new style is dealt with as that of the identity of an emerging class of the Russian elite. Its foundation could be the Russian modernism acting as constituent of disrupted cultural communication. Modernism originating from shape but not images and symbols allows unique interiors to be designed that are reflective of their owners’ personality, lifestyle and values. As an example we look at the architecture and interior of two mansions designed by the plans by F. O. Shechtel, one of the founders and most prominent Russian modernists. Current trends in modernism in the interior are illustrated in the author’s papers. Conclusions. The most important task currently facing architecture overall and interior art in particular is to design a volumetric and spatial style employing traditional sign systems as well as those developed in the process of design and implementation.