Published on: 2026-10-05
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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A century ago, Moscow’s income houses largely defined the appearance of the capital’s historic quarters. Built according to the designs of famous architects, these buildings feature intricate facade plasticity, convenient entrances, and carefully crafted decorative elements. Today, specialists Moscow municipal services complex they restore their authentic appearance as part of the major renovation program.
Revenue house designed by architect Adolf Erickson
Building 21 on Spiridonovka Street was constructed in 1912 according to the design of architect Adolf Erikson. Its appearance combines eclecticism with elements of Art Nouveau and the strict forms of constructivism characteristic of the building’s later upper floors.
The symmetrical main facade is flanked by risalits, and at the level of the second floor along the central axis there is a compositional focus. Rusticated walls here coexist with sections of unpainted brick and smooth plastered surfaces. The windows of the second and third floors are framed by massive casings with sandricks and pilasters of the Doric and Ionic orders.
The major renovation of the building began in the spring. Specialists are updating the facade, roof, and basement, as well as the engineering systems. To preserve the historical appearance, a special project was developed, and suitable materials and technologies were selected.
First, the surfaces were cleared and washed, after which they proceeded to repair the plaster layer and architectural decor. On the main facade, the brickwork at the level of the second and third floors is also being restored. Areas that have gotten wet are treated with antifungal and strengthening compounds.
After the preparatory work is completed, the middle floors will be protected with a hydrophobic compound, and the remaining surfaces will be painted. The facade will be restored to its historical colors: “white sea rose” and “rust color.” In the final stage, the balconies and window slopes will be restored, and the plinth will be renewed.
The roof will be completely replaced: the screed will be renewed and a soft waterproofing layer will be applied in two stages. The building’s basement will also be repaired, and the cold and hot water supply systems, central heating, sewage, and power supply systems will be replaced.
E.E. Sokolova’s Revenue House
The building 27/14 on Malaya Bronnaya Street is known as the rental house of E.E. Sokolova. The six-story building with an attic was built in 1900 according to an individual project by architect Boris Alberti in the neoclassical style.
The building has a complex plan shape. The courtyard and main facades are plastered. On the sides facing the street, the four lower floors are separated from the upper part by an extended profiled cornice. They are decorated with porticos featuring pilasters with rustication and Corinthian half-columns, topped with pediments. The first floor also has rustication around the entrance areas and is separated by an inter-floor belt. A crowning cornice runs along the perimeter, and the corner part is distinguished by a bay window on massive brackets, which is topped by a balcony with columns.
Currently, specialists are refurbishing the facade and basement, replacing the engineering systems. The exposed surfaces have been cleared and washed, and the damp areas treated with antifungal compounds. After repairing the plaster layer, the walls began to be painted in the colors “soft sienna” and “yellowish sienna.”
In addition, the porticoes, capitals, brackets, and other decorative elements are carefully restored. Subsequently, specialists will repair the slopes, replace the drip edges, and install new downspouts. The engineering work includes updating the drainage systems, central heating, and cold water supply, as well as laying a new electrical network.
Ivanov’s Income House
The four-story building at 3/1 Khitrovsky Lane, structure 1, was built in 1908 according to an individual design in the neoclassical style. It is known as the former income house of the Ivanov family. The building’s perimeter is adorned with crowning and inter-floor cornices. The main facade is highlighted by risalits, and the first floor features rustication. At the roof level, the risalits are accented with attics.
Currently, major repairs are being carried out on the facade, roof, and basement here, as well as updates to the engineering systems. Specialists for the work Capital Repair Fund Moscow developed a special project, selected domestic materials and modern technologies.
The exposed surfaces were cleared and washed, damp areas were treated with antifungal agents. Specialists are restoring decorative elements, including the arched lintels above the windows, repairing the brickwork, and painting the walls. The house is being returned to its historical colors of “light ivory” and “creamy white.”
At the next stage, the roofing on the roof will be replaced. To maintain the necessary temperature and humidity conditions in the attic spaces, mineral wool boards will be installed, and the wooden structures will be treated with fire and bio-protective agents. In addition, the basement will be cleared and repaired.
The building will have its cold and hot water supply systems, drainage, and central heating replaced, and a new electrical network will be installed.
In in the complex of urban economy of Moscow noted that the regional capital repair program for the housing stock corresponds to the goals and objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for Life”. More details about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found at special page.
To find out how the capital has changed over the past years, what initiatives aimed at making citizens’ lives even more comfortable are currently being implemented, and what awaits Moscow and its residents in the near future, you can explore the large-scale special project on the mos.ru portal, dedicated to the development of key sectors of Moscow. Among them are transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and construction.
On the page “Architecture and Construction” information is presented about a large-scale update of the capital over the past 16 years. Here you can learn about the construction of roads and rail backbone stations, as well as the creation of transfer hubs. Special attention is given to renovation program, but you can also learn about the restoration of iconic landmarks of the capital, in particular the House of Culture “GES-2”, the Northern River Terminal, and VDNH.
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