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Unbuilt Moscow
The designs of top Soviet architects for the capital’s future reveal their visionary aspirations. Palace of the Soviets was designed as the ultimate expression of Soviet dominance. Topped with a 100-metre-high statue of Lenin, the project was set to surpass the @empirestatebuildingnyc height. Construction started in 1937 but was terminated owing to the 🇩🇪German invasion in 1941
Illustration: All images: Design Museum, London
Unbuilt Moscow
The designs of top Soviet architects for the capital’s future reveal their visionary aspirations. Palace of the Soviets was designed as the ultimate expression of Soviet dominance. Topped with a 100-metre-high statue of Lenin, the project was set to surpass the @empirestatebuildingnyc height. Construction started in 1937 but was terminated owing to the 🇩🇪German invasion in 1941
Illustration: All images: Design Museum, London