Vander Park is situated in western Moscow which is characterised by its modernist layout, woodlands and the river Moskva. The complex is organised around a central garden court defined by a low plinth with eight towers on top.
Facing the surrounding streets, the 6 metre high ground floor accommodates commercial space and, along the inner court, amenities for the residents, such as sports facilities and children’s day-care. The residential towers, 18 to 26 stories tall, are positioned to articulate prominent corners and allow for splendid views from each of the apartments.
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The eight towers are designed as sequences of stacked volumes clad in brickwork of different colours, lending a distinct identity to Vander Park on the Moscow skyline. In contrast, the plinth is covered in darker brick with a more tactile character, reflecting the smaller scale of the street.
The courtyard, designed by West 8, has a canopy as its centrepiece, offering protecting in bad weather. Along the perimeter a pedestrian walkway on top of the high ground floor softens the transition between the garden court and the tall towers.
