Demolition begins at Elektrozavod, one of Moscow’s most striking examples of industrial architecture. The developer promises to preserve its facades, but they could be replaced with replicas.

Demolition work is already underway at Elektrozavod, a notable example of industrial architecture in Moscow. Despite temporary cultural heritage protection until 2025, the site has not been formally recognized by the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites. Etalon Group, the owner of Elektrozavod, initiated the demolition process.

Etalon has pledged to preserve the facades and distinctive features of the historic structures, incorporating them into a modern urban setting. The company aims to construct a residential complex on the premises. The factory buildings will reportedly house an MTS Group office. It is uncertain whether the facades of the historic buildings will be conserved or substituted with replicas.

Archi.ru, a Russian architecture journal, reported that the developer has yet to present its plans and has only given vague statements. A petition advocating for the preservation of Elektrozavod's historic structures and a public debate over the project was initiated by Archi.ru and garnered over 19,000 signatures by September 8.

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