Park near the Kremlin

It was important for the architects to preserve the identity of this historical place when working on the small square near the walls of the Kremlin in Kolomna, a small Russian town located three hours from Moscow. To convey an environment with a home-like atmosphere, the team maintained human scale proportions and used warm natural materials throughout. Clinker brick imitating the brick of the Kremlin wall is used in the paving, establishing a direct material dialogue with the historic fortress. The shape of the wooden landscape lighting lamps draws from elements of the Kremlin towers, creating a visual continuity between contemporary street furniture and the medieval architecture above. Landscaping is a unique feature of the new space: the brick paving gradually transitions into green lawn, and well-preserved mature trees provide comfortable shade. The design avoids competing with the Kremlin's historical presence, instead acting as a respectful ground plane that allows the fortress walls and towers to remain the dominant visual elements. By using compatible materials, human-scaled proportions, and soft green transitions, the square becomes a welcoming civic space that honors the site's layered history while serving the daily needs of residents and visitors.