The legendary “book house” on Novy Arbat was declared unsafe and unsuitable for use. In the near future it will be reconstructed to give Moscow another beauty.
Recently, specialists examined the complex of the secretariat of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (the official name of the building) and said: there are questions regarding mechanical and fire safety, as well as energy efficiency. We did the math, estimated and decided that it would be expensive to repair and patch, there would be a comprehensive dismantling and a major reconstruction with an increase in area. But first, the relocation of tenants.
According to the plan of the Moscow City Property Department, it is to create a fun socio-cultural cluster, where sections, educational, sports and entertainment activities will appear.
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