Architectural forms made of toothpicks and modeling clay were created by young visitors of "The Birth of Scale" exposition
The
educational programme within the framework of the architectural exposition
"The Birth of Scale" at the National Centre RUSSIA continued on May 6
with a children's workshop titled "Spatial Constructions: In the Footsteps
of Shukhov and Fuller." An exciting journey into the world of outstanding
engineers was led by teachers from the Moscow-based School for Young Architects
"Slonopotam."
The source
of inspiration for the workshop participants was the elegant hyperboloid towers
of Vladimir Shukhov and the famous geodesic domes of Buckminster Fuller.
"Our
main goal is to spark every child's interest in creativity. Using the creative
legacy of engineers Shukhov and Fuller as an example, the children used their
imagination and created their own works with toothpicks and lightweight
modeling clay. This is a great way to develop spatial thinking and
compositional skills. Each child came up with a completely unique piece: some
designed a building, others — even an entire city," said architect, GUZ
graduate, teacher, and specialist in designing public and educational spaces
Yelizaveta Nikitina.
The process
of creating light and imaginative structures from simple 'building materials'
was greatly enjoyed by the young participants of the workshop.
"I
made lots of different little things at the workshop, and I really enjoyed
everything. In the city I created, there’s a museum and courtyards with
residents, and on the roof of the most complex building, there’s a cable
car," shared Yelizaveta, a young guest of the National Centre RUSSIA,
describing how she brought her ideas to life.
The
architectural exposition "The Birth of Scale" at the National Centre
RUSSIA reveals the grandeur of Russia through its architectural legacy. The
exposition features both objects from the National Centre RUSSIA itself and
those provided by museums and private collectors from across the country. Among
them are architects’ tools from different eras, drawings and models, and
building prototypes — some successfully constructed, others remaining as
innovative concepts. A dedicated section presents the future of Russian
architecture, showcasing children’s creative studios, student workshops, and
works by young architects.
Partners of
the exposition "The Birth of Scale" include DOM.RF, the Ministry of
Construction of Russia, Gazprom, the A. V. Shchusev State Museum of
Architecture, the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, the Yakov
Chernikhov Architectural Charity Foundation, and the HSE School of Design.
You can
join a guided tour of "The Birth of Scale" exposition and attend
workshops from the educational programme "Children’s Architectural
Studios" free of charge by registering in advance on the website of the
National Centre RUSSIA at russia.ru. Current information about the workshops can
be found in the "Events" section.
