Park Malevich

The aim was to develop a concept for a contemporary landscape park adjacent to the Barvikha and Nemchinovka areas, taking into account improvement standards for protected natural areas. The team began by studying the context and searching for the area's identity. They discovered that the territory is closely associated with the famous Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich, who after 1917 frequently visited the neighboring village of Nemchinovka and was inspired by the local landscape. There is even a legend about the Malevich Oak, well known to scholars of his work. The team proposed preserving this memory, which led to the idea of naming the park after Malevich. This predetermined the park's image, referencing the tradition of Russian Suprematism. The design concept is based on recreating the close relationship between nature and art. It calls for the use of basic geometric shapes—the square, circle, and triangle—along with reflective surfaces (stainless steel paired with black). The simplicity of the built structures serves to highlight the vitality and natural beauty of the area. Functional zones were designed according to local residents' requests. For example, the area is home to a community of volleyball players who play in nearly any weather, and the team redesigned the court to make it more comfortable and up to date. Additional sports facilities were added, including a football pitch, tennis and badminton courts, pavilions, and spectator stands. Park pavilions inspired by Suprematist artworks will house cafes and exhibition spaces, blending recreational and cultural programming within a landscape that honors both the natural setting and the artistic legacy of the region.