The results from the inaugural competition for the Best Project of the Moscow Region, organized by the Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee with the support of the Russian Union of Architects and the Association, were officially summarized. The department’s press service highlighted the achievements of the Moscow Region designers, underscoring the collective effort behind this landmark event.
The award ceremony took place on July 13 at the Central Architects’ House, integrated into the architecture festival that shares the same title. The gathering brought together leading practitioners, officials, and participants who shared in the celebration of architectural excellence across the region.
The first edition of the Best Project of the Moscow Region showcased a wealth of ambitious proposals and a high level of professional skill among Russian architects today. Nearly one hundred entries were reviewed by the jury, and the sheer number of outstanding works made the finalist selection and the final prize decisions especially challenging. In a broader sense, the festival demonstrated how architects shape the visual identity and function of cities, shaping the lived environment for communities across the region. The head of the jury and chief architect of the Moscow Region offered congratulations to the winners and emphasized the competition’s role in highlighting architecture as a driving force in urban image creation. This perspective aligns with ongoing discussions in North American markets about the transformative impact of thoughtful design on city life and regional development. (Citation: Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee)
In the nomination Residential Real Estate of Low and Medium Height, the winner was Krasnogorsk for the project on the Sinichka River, developed by the architectural studio Stalnoe Wymya, associated with the apartment residential building project 41. The project impressed jurors with its human scale, thoughtful landscape integration, and careful consideration of density and public realm within a suburban context. (Citation: Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee)
Within the Residential High-Rise Real Estate category, the top honor went to the project Housing Development Integrated with Social Infrastructure in the city, Mytishchi, at the location Mytishchi md. 20, the Residential Complex Yauza Valley. The authors, BBM Project in collaboration with LLC SZ Renovation-Mytishchi, delivered the first project realized under the Moscow region’s housing renovation program, signaling a new phase in urban renewal and neighborhood upgrading that mirrors similar initiatives seen in Canada and the United States in recent years. (Citation: Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee)
The Social Infrastructure nomination recognized the Mayak Deaf-Blind Youth Integration Center in Sergiev Posad, created by the Atrium architectural studio. The design stands out for its accessibility focus, community orientation, and adaptive use of spaces to support inclusive programs that serve youth and their families, reflecting contemporary priorities in public service architecture. (Citation: Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee)
For Public Buildings and Complexes, the jury selected the Multifunctional Building of the MIA Russia Today in Moscow, crafted by the Odintsovsky-based architectural bureau Reform. The project blends civic functions with media activity, creating a public presence that supports information access, cultural dialogue, and urban vitality. (Citation: Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee)
In the Industrial Real Estate category, the prize was awarded to the Pharmaceutical Production and Logistics Complex of Drugs in Solnechnogorsk, designed by RuSkom project. The facility was praised for its operational efficiency, safety considerations, and streamlined logistics that support regional health supply chains and economic activity. (Citation: Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee)
Across all nominations, the winners were recognized with diplomas marking their achievement at the first architecture festival, The Best Project of the Moscow Region 2023. The array of projects highlighted the region’s creativity and professional capability, setting a benchmark for future architectural endeavors across the Moscow Region and comparable markets in North America. (Citation: Moscow Region Architecture and Urban Planning Committee)