Palimpsest of life cycles of architectural objects on the example of buildings in Yekaterinburg
Abstract
Palimpsest of life cycles of architectural objects on the example of buildings in Yekaterinburg
Incoming article date: 16.09.2025The article explores the phenomenon of architectural palimpsest as a set of autonomous architectural solutions that have existed or have existed for a long time in one territory. Using the example of 5 territories of Yekaterinburg, the process of superimposing various architectural solutions and building life cycles is analyzed. The research methodology is based on the concept of a palimpsest as a multi-layered structure, where each historical layer retains its significance despite the appearance of new objects. The authors consider the palimpsest not only as an overlay of architectural solutions in an existing building, but also as a change of objects in a certain area. The practical part of the study includes an analysis of specific examples of Yekaterinburg: the TV tower, the Temp cinema, the Philharmonic Hall apartment building, the Ural Regional Industrial and Economic College and the Yarutin House.
Keywords: palimpsest, overlay, demolition, liquidation, layers, history, urban research, memory, architecture, memorials, urban transformation, historical sites, architectural heritage