Hotel at Soviet Army Square

The site is distinguished by its pronounced public function, linked to the presence of memorial objects on the square: the «Black Tulip» and «Chechnya» monuments, as well as the alley dedicated to heroes from Yekaterinburg who died in Afghanistan. Consequently, the square has become a venue for ceremonial events. On ordinary days, the square serves as a place of relaxation for residents and an attraction for tourists and city guests, who are drawn not only by the architectural features but also by the fountain that operates in the summer.

The square itself is framed on three sides by a set of architecturally notable buildings: to the north, by the recently reconstructed MUGISO building, formerly the Sreduralstroy building; to the west, by the Institute of Mining; and to the south, by residential buildings.The eastern boundary of the square is formally defined by Lunacharsky Street. However, on the opposite side of the street stands a building that draws the viewer’s attention and ultimately completes the square as an architectural ensemble: the District Officers’ House, an architectural monument from the pre-war period.Built during the Stalinist era, the District Officers’ House is the key architectural element of Soviet Army Square in Yekaterinburg. Its right wing houses the Museum of the History of the Ural Military District, while the inner courtyard displays examples of heavy military equipment used by the Soviet Army. In addition, Soviet Army Square has a visual connection with one of the most important monuments of Sverdlovsk Constructivism — the Chekists’ Town complex, which forms part of the square’s broader architectural ensemble.

Style and Colour Concept

A site survey identified compositional techniques consistent with the prevailing architectural context. The overall façade design draws on the colour palette and tectonic language of the surrounding buildings.