History

Elohovskiy Gallery Cultural Centre occupies
a historic building listed as a federal cultural heritage site. For many years, however, the late Classical estate was visually overshadowed by the ornate Razgulyay restaurant, wedged between the monument’s wall
and the neighbouring building.

Although this later addition had no historical value,
it became the most striking feature of the new gallery.
In the nineteenth century, a wrought-iron fence stood where the restaurant entrance was later built. The bureau decided to recreate it, glaze it, and turn it into the main façade. Mirrored glazing reflects the greenery
of the square opposite, creating an illusion that the space continues beyond the gates. At night, the wrought-iron “gate” grille is highlighted by lighting integrated into
the metalwork — another unique solution of the project.