{"product_id":"melnikov-an-investigation-through-architectural-models-edited-by-pavel-kuznetsov-marianne-burkhalter-christian-sumi","title":"Melnikov : An Investigation Through Architectural Models – Edited by Pavel Kuznetsov, Marianne Burkhalter, Christian Sumi","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelnikov : An Investigation Through Architectural Models – Edited by Pavel Kuznetsov, Marianne Burkhalter, Christian Sumi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly illustrated exploration of the work of Konstantin Melnikov, one of the most original and influential figures of the Soviet avant-garde and twentieth-century modern architecture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe architecture of the Soviet Union during the 1920s and 1930s played a pivotal role in the development of modernism, and few architects embodied its experimental spirit more fully than Konstantin Melnikov (1890–1974). Renowned for his bold forms, innovative structures, and visionary approach to design, Melnikov produced some of the most distinctive buildings of the modern movement. Yet following the ideological shifts of the Stalin era, his unconventional architectural language fell out of favour, and his work remained largely overlooked for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis publication brings together a remarkable collection of architectural models of both Melnikov's realised and unbuilt projects, created by students of the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio under the direction of Pavel Kuznetsov. Accompanied by photographs, drawings, and project documentation, the models provide a unique insight into the architect's creative process and the breadth of his visionary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn accompanying essay by Kuznetsov situates Melnikov within the broader context of Russian modernism, examining his contribution to twentieth-century architectural thought and his enduring influence on architects and designers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCombining architectural scholarship, model-making, and visual analysis, this volume offers a fresh perspective on one of modernism's most inventive architects. Essential reading for anyone interested in Soviet architecture, the avant-garde, architectural representation, and the history of modern design.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthors: \u003c\/b\u003ePavel Kuznetsov, Marianne Burkhalter, Christian Sumi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lars Muller Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages: \u003c\/b\u003e160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif; color: #333333; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; background: white;\"\u003e9783037788035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication date: \u003c\/b\u003eDecember 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pavel Kuznetsov, Marianne Burkhalter, Christian Sumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58817208222079,"sku":"9783037788035","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7797\/7910\/files\/Melnikov_Cover_1.jpg?v=1792079247","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.rias.org.uk\/products\/melnikov-an-investigation-through-architectural-models-edited-by-pavel-kuznetsov-marianne-burkhalter-christian-sumi","provider":"RIAS Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}