Classic style in the interior: Russian traditions

This question has long been a concern for many fans of modern design. To clarify the situation, we asked the famous architect Amalia Talfeld, and here is what she told us

— The very concept of a classic, in my opinion,includes all traditional styles — from classicism, baroque and rococo to art deco and art nouveau. These trends have become the basis for most modern styles. Moreover, classicism and modernism are increasingly perceived as identical concepts — conventionally speaking, what was relevant 70 years ago has become a modern classic today.

Classic interiors todaymake up 90% of the market, the reason is the similar tastes of wealthy people in Russia and the West. Oddly enough, we have a lot in common with the Americans. For example, in Russia for 70 post-revolutionary years there was no modern design as such. Separately, it can be noted that the Soviet avant-garde is, of course, a unique phenomenon, but it was mainly developed in Europe and abroad and was forced to transform into Stalin's Empire style in our homeland. Therefore, in the minds of Soviet people, the ultimate dream is the Hermitage. This is how the aristocracy lived before the revolution. The entire history of our so-called design comes down to the Russian estate or palace.House in the village of StolnoyeHouse in the village of StolnoyeHouse in the village of StolnoyeHouse in the village of Stolnoye

We filled this resulting vacuum as best we could.It is very difficult to imagine any classic solutions in Khrushchev-era buildings, so at one time, in the 60s and 70s, industrial design emerged that more or less corresponded to what was being done in Europe or America. But for us, it is still associated with poverty, misery, egalitarianism and years of deprivation. Therefore, the parallel with the American style is not accidental. Americans, like Russians, have a problem with self-identification and roots. Since American history is a little over 200 years old, we love the same things: to be expensive, rich and representative.

There is no need to be afraid of this state of affairs - eclecticismare back in fashion. However, it is important here whether all these traditional classical examples are mixed tastefully. And it must be said that both in Russia and in America there is more and more good, high-quality play in the classics. I would call them historical styles. We also played this game in our time. In fact, it is very useful even as an exercise. After all, studying architecture, getting a higher education in the same MArchI, you still need to know the basics, the foundation, know Andrea Palladio.House in RazdoryHouse in RazdoryHouse in RazdoryHouse in RazdoryHouse in RazdoryHouse in RazdoryHouse in RazdoryHouse in Razdory

So when you turn to the classicsstyles, whether it is a reconstruction or an antique element in the interior, you seem to recreate those periods, or combine them with each other, which is now only welcomed. Therefore, I myself am very calm about the classics in modern design. I am happy to use it as a study assignment for students. And although I preach modern design, I still believe that studying the classics is a good way to train taste and, if you like, the brain. Working with this style is like acting on stage: recreating the appearance of that time, 200-300 years ago.

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