Competitions in Irkutsk

Abstract

The article presents the open architectural competitions for the projects of the Concert Hall on Tsesovskaya Embankment in Irkutsk and their results. The competitions are focused on preservation and development of the unique historical environment of the city, as well as on raising the rating of Irkutsk as a cultural center. The article describes the siting requirements for the Concert Hall and the characteristics of town-planning solutions for both projects.