The historic power station, located in the Russian city of Yumen, is a magnificent restoration project by Brusnika Design.

Description
Brusnika develops and builds new housing estates in cities of Russia. However, it is also committed to conserving architectonic heritage related to its projects. This approach restores the historic background of modern districts and enhances place identity. Riverport, a new housing estate under construction in Tyumen, is a vivid example of this trend. Located in the former river port, which marked the history of Siberian steam navigation in the late 19th century, the estate will comprise a total of 15 houses. Public space development, along with the city waterfront revamp will be further endorsed by a multifunctional environment with shops, shopping malls, offices, coffee houses, and restaurants. The estate is due for completion in 2030. The new estate in the river port borders a historic power station. Ivan Ignatov, a local merchant, steamboat, and machine plant owner constructed it in the 19th century. It was the first private power station in town, lighting the quay, the steamboat office, the merchant?s house, and a neighbouring monastery. Operational until the 1980s, the building was listed as cultural heritage in 1994. Unique masonry and redbrick style, so popular in Russia, validate its architectonic status.
Until 2015 the building was neglected, falling into disrepair. Filled with rubble a...