From izba to skyscraper: young guests brought "The Birth of Scale" exposition to life on original postcards

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The workshop "Postcards from the Exposition" took place at the National Centre RUSSIA on June 7 as part of the educational programme of "The Birth of Scale" exposition. Inspired by the displays, young visitors of the children's architecture class created unique original postcards under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The session was led by architect Alisa Brezhneva, founder and head of the children's creative studio BUM, along with studio teachers — architect Nika Dzhantimirova and artist Sasha Dorofeyeva.

"Although many of the children who took part in our workshop had never drawn or encountered architecture before, all of them created very stylish postcards — we were impressed. In general, our goal isn’t to make sure the final result is perfectly beautiful. What matters most is encouraging the child to express their ideas and mood," said Alisa Brezhneva.

Each postcard reflected different architectural eras presented in "The Birth of Scale" exposition — from wooden architecture and Melnikov's Moscow to the Ostankino Tower, bridges, and skyscrapers.

"I like drawing something unique that no one else will ever have, and I really love architecture, so I was inspired by the unusual Makhorka Factory building at the exposition," shared Dasha, a participant of the workshop.

The creative process gave participants not only inspiration and vivid impressions, but also an opportunity to see familiar urban landscapes and architectural objects from a new perspective.

"I really enjoyed the workshop. For those who love drawing, it’s very interesting. On my postcard, I drew two towers — 'Tower 2000' and 'Evolution', because they seemed the most complex in terms of design," added young Alexander.

"The Birth of Scale" architectural exposition at the National Centre RUSSIA reveals the grandeur of Russia through its architectural legacy. The exposition includes both items from the National Centre RUSSIA and pieces provided by museums and private collectors from across the country. Among them are tools used by architects from different eras, blueprints and models, and architectural designs — both those that were successfully built and those that remained bold concepts. A separate section is devoted to the future of Russian architecture: children’s creative studios, student workshops, and works by young architects.

Watch the series of educational lectures of the National Centre RUSSIA by art historian Yelizaveta Likhacheva and learn more about Russian architecture.

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

You can join a guided tour of "The Birth of Scale" exposition and take part in workshops of the educational programme "Children's Architecture Studios" free of charge by registering in advance on the website of the National Centre RUSSIA: russia.ru. Up-to-date information about the workshops is available in the "Events" section.