While the financial crisis still effects Moscow’s architectural development, some other Russian regions are recovering earlier. Perm, for example, some 2000 km east of Moscow.

Dutch architect Kees Christiaanse has developed an ambitious master plan for its possible transformation. At the same time, a competition for the Tchaikovsky theatre for Opera and Ballet extension was held. Participants were David Chipperfield Architects (UK), Avery Associates Architects (UK), Henning Larsen Architects (Denmark), Neutelings Riedijk Architects (Holland), PLP Architecture (UK) and Sergey Skuratov Architects (Russia). David Chipperfield Architects won the competition.

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