Georgii Krutikov: The Flying City and Beyond

Synopsis

A Sensation At The Vkhutemas (instead Of An Introduction) -- Dreams Of Aeronautics -- Tackling The Problem Of 'mobile Architecture' -- The Psycho-technical Laboratory At The Vkhutein -- The Investigation Of Moving Forms (the Analytical Component Of Krutikov's Diploma Project) -- Discussions Of Krutikov's Diploma Project -- Georgii Krutikov's 'flying City' -- The Problems Of Flexible Town Planning -- The Town-commune 'avtostroi' -- Perfecting The Cosmic Theme: The Monument To Columbus -- Exhibition Design -- Tackling The Architectural Problem Of The New Theatre -- The Palace Of The Soviets (the First Preparatory Phase Of The Competition) -- Post-constructivism -- The Fight To Preserve Architectural Landmarks. Selim Omarovich Khan-magomedov ; Translated By Christina Lodder. Originally Published In Russian: Georgy Krutikov. Abc Design, 2008. Includes Bibliographical References (page 159).