From Soviet Science Cities to Modern Innovation Hubs — CENTER LAB to Explore the Evolution of Research Spaces at ARCH Moscow

At ARCH Moscow — Russia’s leading architectural forum — LLC “CENTER LAB” will organize a session dedicated to one of the defining trends in contemporary Russian architecture: the rapid development of scientific and research-oriented design.

On May 29 at Gostiny Dvor (ARCH Dialogue lecture hall, 2:00 p.m.), leading architects behind some of Russia’s most significant scientific and educational facilities will take part in the discussion “Architecture for the Brain.”

Participants include:

• Andrey Asadov — CEO, ASADOV bureau
• Mikhail Beilin — Co-founder, CITIZENSTUDIO
• Nikita Demidov — Co-founder, Gordeev–Demidov bureau
• Alexey Kashin — Director, Bearing Systems company
• Elena Myznikova — CEO, MUZA FORM bureau
• Nikita Yavein — Founder of Studio 44, People’s Architect of Russia

Moderator: Sergei Georgievskii — Co-founder and Development Director of LLC “CENTER LAB”.

The discussion will explore how architecture and design communicate the idea of scientific and technological leadership, whether a new architectural language for science and education has emerged in Russia, and which contemporary ideas are successfully being implemented — and which still remain unrealized.

Modern universities, laboratories, and campuses are increasingly becoming points of attraction for entire cities. In designing such facilities, architects create open environments where scientists, students, and residents intersect — spaces where breakthrough ideas emerge and future-oriented projects take shape.

The flexibility and vitality of these environments directly influence both research productivity and the quality of urban life. Scientific infrastructure is no longer isolated — it is becoming an integral part of the urban environment and a critical growth driver for spatial development.

To learn how architecture and urban planning are advancing science and shaping a new generation of landmark research facilities, register for the event on the official ARCH Moscow website: archmoscow.ru

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