Almaty, Palace of the Republic

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Palace of the Republic built in 1970, formerly known as the Palace of Culture named after Lenin, was inaugurated during the celebration of 100 anniversary of Lenin's birth. Team of founders of the Palace (V. Alle, V. Kim, G. Razumov, N. Ripinskaya, A. Sokolov, L. Ukhobotov etc.). Three-dimensional composition of the building consists of its internal volume, easily located under a single powerful roof (an area of 10 sq m ²). "Tent" roof supported by eight reinforced concrete piers.
The auditorium at 3000 seats, settled a single amphitheater without balconies and tiers, is the central place of the entire composition of the Palace. The color solution is composed of a white room (the ceiling), gold (walls) and red (seat).
In finishing the lobby and foyer reflects the national character of buildings (Figures fence lines, marble floors, etc.).