The historical Vee Depot on Komosomolskaya Square in Moscow will be… (депо · пространство · веерный)
The historical Vee Depot on Komosomolskaya Square in Moscow will be transformed into a public space through renovation and redevelopment. The project, led by the Moscow City government in collaboration with Russian Railways (RZD), aims to convert the depot into an exhibition area while preserving its authentic appearance.
Consensus
- The Vee Depot on Komosomolskaya Square will be transformed into a public space
- The project is being implemented jointly by Moscow City and Russian Railways (RZD)
- The building will be converted into an exhibition area while preserving its authentic appearance and brick facade
- The total area of the redevelopment site is over 15,000 square meters
- Work on the renovation is planned to begin before the end of 2026
Points of divergence
- The project includes a complex redesign of the surrounding area with terraces, verandas for cafes, and landscape greening — vm
- A pedestrian zone will connect metro exits with the 'Depo' gastronomic space and form a unified pedestrian space — vm
- The project includes plans to use unused platforms and tracks from Kazan Railway Station for displaying modern rail equipment during themed exhibitions — vm
- An open area in the internal courtyard will be used for urban festivals — mn
Coverage (3 sources)
- How the historic fan depot on Komsomolskaya Square will become an exhibition space — Вечерняя Москва
- The Fan Depot on Komsomolskaya Square will become a public space — Московские новости
- Sobyanin: A new public space will open in the Vseer Depot building — Вечерняя Москва