Brest, Belarus, some ptojects

Brest, Belarus

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Brest Tomorrow The project in Masherov Avenue Some structures between Marx Street and Sov Pogranichnikov Street on the northern side of Masherov Avenue date back to the late 19th century. The building at the corner of Marx Str. was constructed in the 19th century, Now the site is undergoing redevelopment. Today the old structure facing the avenue has undergone a considerable reconstruction, preserving only the exterior of the building. Another dwelling building will appear behind it soon The view of the construction in March 2008 The view of the construction in September 2008 and in October 2008 The shopping center, that was constructed in the mid-1970s in Masherov Avenue, is too small for customers. The project for the extension of the shopping center in 17th September Street The view of the construction in April 2008. The new extension of the shopping center was completed and opened in September 2008 Another group of high-rises will replace the big parking lot in the foreground, behind the shopping Center More at the site of the developer Waterfront Plaza Brest A huge hypermarket is being built in the eastern residential area at the southeastern corner of Moskovskaya Street and Republic Avenue. The space inside will total 20,000 sq. m. The total costs for the construction are estimated at 30 -35 Mio US dollars. the view from the Moskovkaya Street. To the left: the administration of Moskovsky urban district. a bird view Inside the future hypermarket A millennium monument will appear at the intersection of Sovietskaya Street and Gogol Street It will complete the historic part of the Sovietskaya Street, that is actually the Mall of Brest It will represent the most remarkable personalities and events in the history of Brest. Two figures will crown the top: a kneeled merchant and blessing Virgin Mary standing over him, implying she is blessing the trades that made Brest a thriving town. There will be bronze sculptures of 8 historic personalities around the monument. There is no final decision on the list of the 8 historic persons. The local press discusses the candidates. There will be several tablets in the shape of granite slabs presenting the main historic events in the history of the city. The construction site of the monument in July 2008. Several piles are being installed under the future foundation. The construction site of the monument in August 2008. Several piles were installed and the the foundation is ready. the area around the future monument has been paved. November 2008 June 2009 The erection of the Millennium Monument of Brest has been started Millennium Monument was opened on July 25, 2009
The 14 storied uncompleted structure has been dominating Sovietskaya Street since 1980. It was designed to accommodate the numerous guests of the Olympic games in Moscow, 1980. The Games were boycotted by the USA and many guests did not come to the USSR to see Olympics games in Moscow and other cities where sport venues were awaiting the guests. The construction was frozen for nearly 3 decades. The picture above was taken in 2004 In 2004 the site was acquired by Iranian investors, NMT Company, registered in Belarus. The President and founder of the business is Dr Aminazad Jamshid. At last the work has been resumed at last. The tallest crane was found in Belarus, to dismantle the upper 3 stories. It will be lower, to look OK among old low-rise structures in the street. The Pictures above were taken in Autumn 2008 at the corner of Sovietskaya and Mayakovsky Street. June 2009. The top of the building has been changed. A billboard presents the view of the future Business-center "Didas Persia" About the construction
Now the high-rise will be not a hotel, but a huge business center. The design was made by the architect Anrei Ilyinov, who lives in Vitebsk, Belarus. That was one of 22 proposed designs that won.
That will be a multifunctional complex, consisting of the restructured 11-storied building and a new 3-storied building along Sovietskaya Street. That will be a big international center, comprising offices, exhibition halls, a shopping area, services and a 5-storied parking for 260 cars.
3 stages of the construction. Windows will be installed in the old 11-storied building, balconies will decorated with expensive railings. A 3-storied building adjacent to the old one will be constructed to accommodate the shopping center. Next an indoors 5-storied parking will be built The complex will appear in 2010 or at latest in 2011. More at the site of the developer at the northeastern corner of Sovietskaya and Mitskevich Str. next to the old building of Pushkin University a winter garden is being built as the first in Belarus. It was designed by Brest architects. That will be a good facility for those who study biology and tourists who would like to enjoy the green paradise. The complition of the construction is expected in 2010.
A reconstruction in Lenin Street The old Hotel Bug will undergo reconstruction in coming years The view of the Hotel at the design
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