Winner

  • CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
    1. ABTB (Moscow, Russia)
    2. SELARL PPX (Paris, France)
    3. Research Center of Construction (Sergiev Posad, Russia)
    4. LLC Citymakers (Moscow, Russia)
    5. Bartenbach GmbH (Aldrans, Austia)
    6. Individual entrepreneur Leonov A.A. (Dubna, Russia)
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CONCEPT

    The “North Pole of the Future” is a city attractive for living, expansion and self-realization that will become a leading platform for testing and implementation of new technologies and materials for development of the Arctic.

    The project is based on an interdisciplinary approach to integrated development of the city in a qualitatively new spatial organization, with an urban environment full of modern and high quality services and functions, focused around people’s needs.

    The project focuses on the retention and development of human capital, based on the needs of the permanent population and temporary residents of the city, applying the principle of targeting approaches for each of the target groups.

    The developed concept involves implementing a set of architectural and planning solutions, the formation of a spatial strategy based on the development of the city, improvement of transport infrastructure, and emphasis on the developing public spaces, as well as the use of energy-efficient construction and engineering technologies, innovative materials, and more.

    In addition, the concept outlines a number of “development projects” for the city, focusing on the formation of a pilot site in Norilsk for the development and introduction of new regulations and technologies for the construction of Arctic cities, the formation of a new behavioral model for the population of Arctic cities, the creation of Norilsk educational cluster, the Arctic Technology Park, SmartEcoUrban development (eco-quarters), etc.

  • CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
    1. Aukett Swanke (Moscow, Russia / London, UK)
    2. Dialectica (Moscow, Russia)
    3. MAParchitects (Moscow, Russia)
    4. Polar Alpine Botanical Garden (Kirovsk, Russia)
    5. Melnikov Permafrost Insitute (Yakutsk, Russia)
    6. IFTPS (Yakutsk, Russia)
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CONCEPT

    Norilsk will become a demonstration site for testing advanced planning ideas in the Arctic, as well as an example of unique design solutions and approaches to creating public spaces. The project, which meets the highest international standards, is subordinate to the central idea of unlocking the city's socio-economic, urban planning, natural and cultural potential, which will further serve its long-term sustainable development as a support zone, centre of competence and innovative solutions.

    The essence of the project lies not only in the physical reconstruction and renovation of the city's housing stock, production and infrastructure, but also in the transition of Norilsk to a new knowledge-intensive, conscious and environmentally friendly economy. To achieve this, there are strategies to modernise production facilities by transforming them into a new technopark, to expand the Polar University by constructing new campus buildings and a research centres, as well as build a technology development centre “Nickel Valley” where young specialists and students can work and create start-ups focused on Arctic exploration, applying the latest technologies in the extractive industries.

    The implementation of the ideas in the concept will improve public activity in urban spaces, improve existing facilities, and work on the development of transport and engineering infrastructure.

  • CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
    1. PromStroy NII Project (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    2. Vodokanal Project (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    3. ADM (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    4. Siberian Federal Universiry (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CONCEPT

    While preserving the historical emphasis on the panorama of the entrance to the central district of the city, we complement it with a new urban landscape, harmoniously interacting with the natural and deterministic environment. Gradual development of the complex on based on a natural and environmental principle complements the recreational and eco-cultural framework along the embankment.

    High-quality architecture must absorb the mythologized image present in the minds of most residents of the city.

    In areas of high wind load, it is proposed to form effective energy-efficient facades with wind barriers. These facades are implemented through the use of a discrete structural design system, which is also used in the formation of service infrastructure facilities.

    The residential facades form compositional rhythms that allow altering the architectural quality of districts, without fundamentally changing the existing development.

  • CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
    1. ABTB (Moscow, Russia)
    2. SELARL PPX (Paris, France)
    3. Research Center of Construction (Sergiev Posad, Russia)
    4. LLC Citymakers (Moscow, Russia)
    5. Bartenbach GmbH (Aldrans, Austia)
    6. Individual entrepreneur Leonov A.A. (Dubna, Russia)
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CONCEPT

    The “North Pole of the Future” is a city attractive for living, expansion and self-realization that will become a leading platform for testing and implementation of new technologies and materials for development of the Arctic.

    The project is based on an interdisciplinary approach to integrated development of the city in a qualitatively new spatial organization, with an urban environment full of modern and high quality services and functions, focused around people’s needs.

    The project focuses on the retention and development of human capital, based on the needs of the permanent population and temporary residents of the city, applying the principle of targeting approaches for each of the target groups.

    The developed concept involves implementing a set of architectural and planning solutions, the formation of a spatial strategy based on the development of the city, improvement of transport infrastructure, and emphasis on the developing public spaces, as well as the use of energy-efficient construction and engineering technologies, innovative materials, and more.

    In addition, the concept outlines a number of “development projects” for the city, focusing on the formation of a pilot site in Norilsk for the development and introduction of new regulations and technologies for the construction of Arctic cities, the formation of a new behavioral model for the population of Arctic cities, the creation of Norilsk educational cluster, the Arctic Technology Park, SmartEcoUrban development (eco-quarters), etc.

  • CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
    1. Aukett Swanke (Moscow, Russia / London, UK)
    2. Dialectica (Moscow, Russia)
    3. MAParchitects (Moscow, Russia)
    4. Polar Alpine Botanical Garden (Kirovsk, Russia)
    5. Melnikov Permafrost Insitute (Yakutsk, Russia)
    6. IFTPS (Yakutsk, Russia)
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CONCEPT

    Norilsk will become a demonstration site for testing advanced planning ideas in the Arctic, as well as an example of unique design solutions and approaches to creating public spaces. The project, which meets the highest international standards, is subordinate to the central idea of unlocking the city's socio-economic, urban planning, natural and cultural potential, which will further serve its long-term sustainable development as a support zone, centre of competence and innovative solutions.

    The essence of the project lies not only in the physical reconstruction and renovation of the city's housing stock, production and infrastructure, but also in the transition of Norilsk to a new knowledge-intensive, conscious and environmentally friendly economy. To achieve this, there are strategies to modernise production facilities by transforming them into a new technopark, to expand the Polar University by constructing new campus buildings and a research centres, as well as build a technology development centre “Nickel Valley” where young specialists and students can work and create start-ups focused on Arctic exploration, applying the latest technologies in the extractive industries.

    The implementation of the ideas in the concept will improve public activity in urban spaces, improve existing facilities, and work on the development of transport and engineering infrastructure.

  • CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
    1. PromStroy NII Project (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    2. Vodokanal Project (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    3. ADM (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    4. Siberian Federal Universiry (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CONCEPT

    While preserving the historical emphasis on the panorama of the entrance to the central district of the city, we complement it with a new urban landscape, harmoniously interacting with the natural and deterministic environment. Gradual development of the complex on based on a natural and environmental principle complements the recreational and eco-cultural framework along the embankment.

    High-quality architecture must absorb the mythologized image present in the minds of most residents of the city.

    In areas of high wind load, it is proposed to form effective energy-efficient facades with wind barriers. These facades are implemented through the use of a discrete structural design system, which is also used in the formation of service infrastructure facilities.

    The residential facades form compositional rhythms that allow altering the architectural quality of districts, without fundamentally changing the existing development.

COMPETITION

  • TARGET

    Selection of the best architectural and planning concept for the renovation of the city of Norilsk until 2035, which determines the optimal parameters and solutions for the development of the city in accordance with modern approaches to architecture, urban planning and urban technologies.

  • FORMAT

    Open

    International

    Two-stage

  • PARTICIPANTS

    Professional organizations in the field of integrated development of territories and urban planning, architecture, design, development of concepts for the development of public spaces, master planning, operating in Russia and capable of attracting specialists in the field of economics, finance, content programming to the team.


  • JURY

    Representatives of government authorities, PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel, Norilsk Development Agency, experts in the field of integrated development of territories, ecology, economics and spatial planning, marketing and communications, technologies and innovations from Russia and abroad.

  • FINALISTS

    Based on the results of the first stage, on the basis of the portfolio and essays, 3 finalists will be selected, who will be engaged in the development of competitive proposals.

  • PRIZE FUND

    The three finalists who will develop the final bids will be paid a reward of 2,000,000 rubles. everyone, including all taxes and fees. Based on the results of the jury meeting, the finalists, in accordance with the distribution of prizes, will be paid an additional payment, including all taxes and fees, in the appropriate amount.

  • 1st place

    6 500 000 rub.

  • 2nd place

    5 000 000 rub.

  • 3rd place

    4 000 000 rub.

*Financing of the Competition is carried out from extrabudgetary funds
  • 13 July

    Holding a press conference. Start of the Competition

    13 July

    Holding a press conference. Start of the Competition

  • 13 - 21 September

    Acceptance of competitive applications

    13 - 21 September

    Acceptance of competitive applications

  • 29 July

    Hosting an installation webinar

    29 July

    Hosting an installation webinar

  • 7 October

    Meeting of the Expert Council

    7 October

    Meeting of the Expert Council

  • 19 October

    Jury meeting. Selection of 3 finalists of the Competition

    19 October

    Jury meeting. Selection of 3 finalists of the Competition

  • 20 October

    Research Presentation

    20 October

    Research Presentation

  • 20 - 22 November

    Conducting an orientation workshop for the finalists

    20 - 22 November

    Conducting an orientation workshop for the finalists

  • 17 February

    Deadline for accepting Bids

    17 February

    Deadline for accepting Bids

  • 15 March

    Meeting of the Expert Council

    15 March

    Meeting of the Expert Council

  • 22 March

    Jury meeting. Selection of the winner of the Competition

    22 March

    Jury meeting. Selection of the winner of the Competition

RESEARCH

Assessment of the Development Potential of Norilsk

competitive territory

Карта
Карта
Border:
municipal formation «City of Norilsk» human settlement
Airport "Norilsk"
  • 1935

    year of foundation

  • 183,3 thsd. p.

    population of Norilsk as of 01.01.2021

  • 40,7 thsd. p.km

    population density of Norilsk as of 01.01.2021

  • 26,1 km

    total area of Norilsk as of 01.01.2021

JURY

  • Dmitry Karasev
    Dmitry Karasev
    Head of the city of Norilsk (chairman of the jury)
  • Maxim Mironov
    Maxim Mironov
    Director of ANO "Norilsk Development Agency"
  • Dmitry Sviridov
    Dmitry Sviridov
    Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Krasnoyarsk Territory
  • Sergey Kozupitsa
    Sergey Kozupitsa
    Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Krasnoyarsk Territory
  • Elena Zvonareva
    Elena Zvonareva
    Deputy Minister of Construction of the Krasnoyarsk Territory
  • Konstantin Shumov
    Konstantin Shumov
    Chief Architect of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, head of control service in the field urban planning activities in the Krasnoyarsk Territory
  • Alexander Pestryakov
    Alexander Pestryakov
    Chairman of the Norilsk City Council deputies
  • Alexey Weller
    Alexey Weller
    Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, acting President of the Association for Economic Cooperation "Union of the Cities of the Arctic and the Far North"
  • Yulia Fartushina
    Yulia Fartushina
    Head of Urban Environment Design Department Department of Urban Planning and Land Use of the Administration of the city of Norilsk. Main architect of Norilsk
  • Sergey Tkachenko
    Sergey Tkachenko
    Deputy Director of ZF PJSC "MMC" Norilsk Nickel "for asset development
  • Nikolay Utkin
    Nikolay Utkin
    Senior Vice President, Head of the Norilsk Division of PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel
  • Igor Sukhotin
    Igor Sukhotin
    Director of the Social Policy Department of MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC
  • Cees Donkers
    Cees Donkers
    Architect and urbanist, the ideological reformer of Eindhoven during the crisis of the 1990s into the most important design and scientific center, one of the founders of the Dutch Design Week exhibition
  • Sergey Choban
    Sergey Choban
    Head of architectural bureaus SPICH (Russia) and Tchoban Voss Architekten (Germany)
  • Evgeny Zykov
    Evgeny Zykov
    Architect, Chairman of the Union of Architects of Krasnoyarsk
  • Anton Finogenov
    Anton Finogenov
    Deputy General Director of the DOM.RF Foundation, Moscow
  • Irina Alekseeva
    Irina Alekseeva
    Head of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning under the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Chief Architect of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
  • Larisa Zelkova
    Larisa Zelkova
    Senior Vice President, Head of HR, Social Policy and Public Relations, PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel

EXPERT COUNCIL

  • Irina Peretyatko
    Irina Peretyatko
    Deputy Head of Norilsk for Economics
  • Natalia Korosteleva
    Natalia Korosteleva
    Deputy Head of Norilsk for Social Policy
  • Dmitry Dubrov
    Dmitry Dubrov
    Rector of the Norilsk State Industrial Institute
  • Alexander Kholodnov
    Alexander Kholodnov
    Expert on the development of northern cities, general director of LLC «URBAN PRO», St. Petersburg
  • Tatiana Shulgina
    Tatiana Shulgina
    Deputy Director of the Municipal Government Institution «Management of Housing and Communal Services», Norilsk
  • Elchin Azizov
    Elchin Azizov
    Urban planner, director of SK Leader LLC, Abakan
  • Mikhail Volgin
    Mikhail Volgin
    Architect, Director of Creative Workshop Arkhburo LLC, Chairman of the Taimyr Union of Architects
  • Julia Kuznetsova
    Julia Kuznetsova
    Architect, General Director of the Red Business Design and Architectural Environment Studio, Krasnoyarsk
  • Mikhail Zhuravlev
    Mikhail Zhuravlev
    Architect, designer, ex-chief architect of Norilsk
  • Zhanna Petukhova
    Zhanna Petukhova
    Director of the Research Center for Construction Technologies and Monitoring the Condition of Buildings and Structures in the Northern Arctic Territories, Norilsk
  • Irina Soboleva
    Irina Soboleva
    Architect, ex-chief architect of the city of Norilsk, associate professor of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Vyatka State University
  • Igor Tarasov
    Igor Tarasov
    Director of the Research Center for Construction Technologies and Monitoring the Condition of Buildings and Structures in the Northern Arctic Territories, Norilsk

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World experience

  • Formation of color and light design codes

    Formation of color and light design codes

    Formation of color and light design codes

    When building northern cities, it is necessary to structure their coloristic environment, taking into account the formation of its different-scale perception.

    In order to take into account the influence of light or chromatic contrast on the overall color perception for the architectural complexes of the North, the following can be distinguished as key color solutions:

    • the formation of the tone unity of wide panoramas and the general array of buildings and their support with the palette of the local landscape;
    • the use of additional methods to improve the search, detection and identification of buildings in the regions of the North, based on the peculiarities of visual perception (the use of a contrasting pattern of the correct geometric shape on the facades of buildings);
    • the use of increased color contrast and avoidance of gray expressionless tones;
    • the formation of the coloristic system of the city, based on the principles of polychrome zoning, the historical and cultural conditionality of color structures, the organic connection with the natural environment, the identification of the aesthetic and compositional idea of the city.
  • Using the principles of energy efficient construction

    Using the principles of energy efficient construction

    Using the principles of energy efficient construction

    Transport costs and isolation, as well as the harsh climate that characterize Arctic cities, necessitate energy efficient construction approaches in the Arctic.

    Basic principles of energy efficient construction in the Arctic:

    • zoning of the inside-house area (division into buffer and residential zones and the location of auxiliary premises from the north as buffer zones);
    • panoramic facade glazing for deeper penetration of sunlight inside buildings;
    • weather regulation of heating equipment in the framework of energy saving;
    • preservation of heat and light due to the thermal resistance of the outer walls, high-quality external thermal insulation of buildings and thoughtful air exchange inside, as well as the heat recovery system (when ventilation systems are operating);
    • use of alternative energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal).
  • Urban development principles of northern cities

    Urban development principles of northern cities

    Urban development principles of northern cities

    In order to minimize the influence of strong winds and snowstorms characteristic of the Arctic territories, the city-forming principles for the development of northern cities are as follows:

    • closed-loop construction of blocks;
    • adherence to certain rules when forming a functional planning organization on the territory of the quarter, such as:
    • placement in the northern part of residential buildings within the boundaries of the wind shadow from neighboring buildings, trees or hills;
    • in the southern part of the territory, residential buildings themselves serve as a protective barrier for adjacent yards and playgrounds;
    • the formation of narrow spaces and minimal areas / gaps between houses;
    • the use of predominantly simple profiles and geometric shapes in the construction of facades and roofs of buildings.
  • Special solutions for the formation of an urban environment for northern cities

    Special solutions for the formation of an urban environment for northern cities

    Special solutions for the formation of an urban environment for northern cities

    The severity of the climate, which determines the historical monotony of urban spaces, has in recent years been shaping the special features of the urban environment of northern cities, including:

    • the introduction of art objects into the urban environment to revitalize and diversify public spaces;
    • integration of the internal space with the surrounding internal environment, including through panoramic glazing, the use of natural materials, etc.;
    • the creation of winter gardens and greenhouses, embodying the atmosphere of eternal summer;
    • transfer of the function of open public spaces to indoor spaces for the purpose of their all-season use, including during uncomfortable climatic seasons;
    • the use of original MAF, art objects and other elements of street design that form the identity of the Nordic countries;
    • the use of adaptive MAF and street design elements, including the placement of heated bus stop pavilions, heated benches, etc.
  • Creation of multifunctional event centers

    Creation of multifunctional event centers

    Creation of multifunctional event centers

    Arktisk Kultursenter, Hammerfest, Norway. The Arctic Cultural Center is home to events dedicated to art, culture and public debate. The Arctic Cultural Center is part of a large coastal redevelopment program in Hammerfest.

    The architecture of the building expresses openness, accessibility and creative energy. The Cultural Center is a multipurpose building with flexible, adaptable spaces that can be converted into creative workshops, theater, dance studio or cinema.

    Recommended trends:

    • interaction of the object and its surrounding natural environment;
    • active influence on city-wide architecture, the creation of new socio-cultural ties;
    • orientation of buildings for multifunctional use;
    • creation of spaces capable of transformation.
  • Creation of multifunctional event centers

    Creation of multifunctional event centers

    Creation of multifunctional event centers

    Park of Future Generations SAKHA_Z in Yakutsk is a new type of educational space that combines the functions of a park and a citywide event center, focused on developing talents and supporting Yakut youth.

    The territory will create a lot of opportunities for walks and sports, various outdoor events. The space takes into account the interests of all age groups of city residents, but is focused primarily on young people from the nearby university.

    Recommended trends:

    • multifunctionality of architectural objects;
    • integration into the existing urban environment;
    • combination of functions of the park and the city event center.