Participants of the workshop at the National Centre RUSSIA became architects of future worlds

Participants of the children's workshop "Supermassive Object" at the National Centre RUSSIA created a large-scale model of the house of the future. The art installation, with a diameter of over three meters, was adorned with imaginative cities, and a child could fit inside. This unique creative event took place on April 13 as part of the educational program of the exposition "The Birth of Scale." It was conducted by instructors from the Future Architecture School "SETKA," namely Irina Golovanova, Yegor Orlov, and Sonya Gosteva.

Participants of the workshop imagined who would inhabit a space the size of the entire universe, how life should be organized inside a hyper-object that is constantly expanding, and what a house of the future might look like if the distance from one room to another were thousands of light-years.

"What does 'very large' mean? Can an architect create a project whose dimensions reach or even exceed those of the Universe? We decided to challenge the laws of physics and create a house of infinite size. To create this supergiant, we used a modular structure principle similar to LEGO. This allows us to assemble complex forms from small parts," explained Yegor Orlov, an instructor at the Future Architecture School "SETKA."

Under the guidance of the instructors, the children learned the basics of creative design in building large-scale models, explored the principles of architectural object construction, and gained experience with scale and structure. The result of their collective creative labor was a model of a superhouse, large enough to fit an adult inside.

"I really enjoyed the workshop; we made interesting three-dimensional installations to later attach to a large shared planet, inside which even a person could fit. The planet turned out to be very unusual, and the entire process was also very captivating," shared workshop participant Olesya Glinnik.

The architectural exposition "The Birth of Scale" at the National Centre RUSSIA conveys the greatness of Russia through its architectural heritage. The displayed items include tools used by architects from different eras, innovative models, unique blueprints, and building models. A separate section presents the future of Russian architecture, showcasing works by young architects, student workshops, and children's creative studios. The exposition features items from both the National Centre RUSSIA's own collection and those provided by museums and private collectors across the country.

Partners of "The Birth of Scale" exposition include DOM.RF, the Ministry of Construction of Russia, Gazprom, the State Scientific Research Museum of Architecture named after A.V. Shchusev, the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, the Architectural Charity Fund named after Yakov Chernikhov, and the HSE School of Design.

Participation in a tour of "The Birth of Scale" exposition and attendance at workshops within the "Children's Architectural Workshops" educational program is free with prior registration on the National Centre RUSSIA website, russia.ru. Up-to-date information about the workshops can be found in the "Events" section.