School as narrative

Abstract

Using the method of narrative analysis of architectural and town-planning projects, the author reveals basic elements of the East-Siberian architectural tradition. He shows its relation to the specific features of the climate, the regional history and socio-psychological peculiarities of the Siberian style of life. The author draws narrative parallels between architecture of Siberian cities, neobrutalism of the Irkutsk school and a contemporary project of the 130 Quarter located in the center of Irkutsk.

Keywords

• architecture
• urban studies
• history
• narrative
• Siberia
• neobrutalism