е2-е4 = Art + Historical heritage

ABOUT THE PROJECT
The project is part of the 2024 collaboration М.А.Ф. — Stroganov University and developer MR Group.
The collection of street furniture «e2-e4» is an homage to the chess of Alexander Lavrentyev, the grandson of Alexander Rodchenko, with a rethinking in the street, everyday environment.
Developed for the residential complex «CHEES» from the developer MR Group. The architects took the theme of chess and a chess field as the basis for the concept for landscaping the area.

The image of the flowerpot is based on the chess piece of a horse. The flowerpot can stand in a single copy or in a composition of three elements.
The main material of the prototype is architectural concrete


Prototype details
PROTOTYPE
The plant pot prototype was realized with the help of ArhBeton Production date: June 2024
PARAMETERS
Dimensions: 750×350×350 Weight ~ 80 kg
Prototyping process
Collection e2-e4
The collection will popularize and continue to carry the historical heritage, and make the work of constructivism known and recognized.
The collection uses different types of art lamps of different heights. Materials used: architectural concrete, sheet metal and larch
The image of the concrete blocks is based on two chess pieces — a knight and a pawn. The shop also has combinatorics. Materials used: larch and architectural concrete
The collection uses electronic and mechanical watches of different heights. Materials used: architectural concrete and sheet metal
Navigation completes the collection. The formation was based on 2 pawns. Materials used: sheet metal and architectural concrete
GENERAL INFORMATION
Stroganov Russian State University of Art and Industry
Author: Evgenia Adabir Faculty of Design Department of Furniture Design — Bachelor’s degree Study period: 2020 — 2024
Project managers: Makarova Lilia Nurgayazovna — Head of the Furniture Design Department, Senior lecturer; Nogaev Valery Vitalievich — Associate Professor of the Department of Furniture Design
















