Frédéric Chaubin. CCCP. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed. 45th Ed.

Author: Frédéric Chaubin
ISBN-13: 9783836587792
Publisher: Taschen
Publication date: February 18, 2022
Format: Hardcover
Language: Multilingual (English, French, German)
Dimensions: 6.1 x 8.5 in. (15.6 x 21.7 cm)
Weight: 2.20 lb (1.00 kg)
Pages: 440
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CCCP: Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed is a compelling visual journey through the Soviet Union's architectural landscape between 1970 and 1990. Photographer Frédéric Chaubin documents 90 unique structures across 14 former Soviet Republics, showcasing a chaotic yet innovative architectural movement that emerged during a decaying system. These buildings range from projects that echo Constructivist dreams, like the Druzhba Sanatorium in Yalta, to expressionist designs such as the Palace of Weddings in Tbilisi. This Taschen edition offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the diversity and local exoticism of Soviet architecture