This project of transforming part of a former sparkling wine factory into a multimedia art center was inspired by a genuine interest in the history of the building and executed through a series of light ? both in terms of the artwork material and the manner ? interventions into the space.

© Pavel Seldemirov

Architects: NOWADAYS office

Location: Abrau-Dyurso, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, 353995

Architects In Charge: Anna Kopeina, Natalia Mastalerzh, Ilona Povilenayte, Nata Tatunashvili

Area: 1000.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Pavel Seldemirov

Graphic Design And Navigation: MANEGE Development Department
© Pavel Seldemirov

From the architect. This project of transforming part of a former sparkling wine factory into a multimedia art center was inspired by a genuine interest in the history of the building and executed through a series of light ? both in terms of the artwork material and the manner ? interventions into the space.

© Pavel Seldemirov

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