The author of the concept of a new space at the Metmash factory talked about the creation of the project 19:08

The visual concept of the new space of TAU musical cultures, created in the former Metmash factory, is based on the industrial architecture of the building and the history of the capital’s factory. This was announced by Ivan Shilnikov, the author of the architectural concept of the project.

“Most of the objects populating the TAU are based on the image of a metal pipe as a reference to the metallurgical history of space,” said Ivan Shilnikov.

He said that the 6,700 square meter building has a dance floor for 1,500 people, numerous recording studios, electronic music schools, book and record stores, art space and co-working spaces.

In his opinion, the aesthetics of the Soviet industrial past are evolving into the modern style of creativity and art.

Shilnikov emphasized that the new architectural forms and content are a tribute to the past of this place.

On November 13 and 14, “Culture. Media. Number”.

Russian and foreign directors, producers, representatives of new media, public relations and marketing, information technologies, e-sports and game development attended the meeting.

Directors Oliver Stone, Luc Besson, Emir Kusturica, Liang Du and other cultural figures came to the forum.

The opening program of the new space, which became a continuation of the creative forum, was built around the symphonic poster “Factory”. “Music of Machines” by composer Alexander Mosolov.

Musician Yuri Usachev and the Persimfance symphony ensemble created a large-scale electro-acoustic performance based on the scores of the Soviet avant-garde.

The modern edition is complete with expanded instrumental techniques, dance rhythms and improvisations by orchestral soloists.

World stars, Grammy winner Mark Knight and DJ Pierre attended the musical part of the opening of the venue in the evening.