Far Eastern Art Museum

The team designed a unique space that combines art, daily leisure, and local culture. The new museum will achieve several goals:
1. provide open access to art for all;

2. create a modern public garden and park for communication and relaxation;

3. serve as a scientific hub for art research and restoration;

4. and become a new city symbol, to be more precise, a cultural landmark attracting tourists.

The architecture draws inspiration from the culture, history, and nature of the Khabarovsk region. Located on the banks of the Amur River, the museum’s identity is shaped by the river itself. The roof’s wave-like form echoes the Amur’s flow, while also optimizing natural lighting for the exhibition halls.

The raw stone façades evoke the mountain ranges of the region. The building is integrated into the terrain, cascading down towards the embankment.

Visitors will be able to reach the museum, the embankment, and the park through a travellator tunnel topped by a panoramic viewing deck overlooking the Amur and the city. The travellator divides the building into exhibition and public areas, which operate independently.

The new museum spaces will accommodate both temporary and permanent exhibitions, making art more accessible to diverse audiences. Flexible areas like the atrium can transform from an event venue into a gallery.

Exhibition space will increase by 3.5 times, enabling up to 32 temporary exhibitions annually. The museum will host major traveling shows from leading national museums (such as the Pushkin Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery) alongside large-scale displays of Far Eastern art.

The museum will become a fully equipped research center, featuring restoration workshops, studios, and a spacious storage facility. Visitors will also have access to these areas through themed events and guided tours.

The complex includes a public educational section open year-round, with facilities such as a multipurpose hall, cafés, shops, co-working spaces, classrooms, and a winter garden. These all are under one roof to suit Khabarovsk’s climate, from windy winters to insect-heavy summers.

Overlooking the Amur, the park will be a summer activity hub with an amphitheater and open-air stage. Its layout reflects the flowing contours of the river, while the landscaping features flora of the Far Eastern taiga, predominantly coniferous species. Together with a new promenade and two nearby embankments, the museum will form a vibrant urban node.