Chisinau architecture of the post-soviet period

Abstract

The buildings constructed in Chisinau after year 1991 propose a diversified architecture. The stylistic range is quite various: neoclassicism, modernism, postmodernism, high-tech, deconstructivism, neominimalism, brutalism, etc. The influence of neoclassical architecture is felt upon the multistory building of S.A. “ASCOM Group”, and modernism is illustrated by the building of the “Kentford” Business Center, the building of the “Infotag” Information Agency, etc. Among the most illustrative examples of postmodernist architecture is the „Coliseum Palace” residential complex, the “Moldincombank” commercial bank building, Center Branch, etc. High-tech architecture is illustrated by the “SKYTOWER” International Business Center building, the “Shopping MallDova” shopping and entertainment center building, the “Chisinau Arena” multifunctional complex, etc. The buildings of the Business Center “SG Business Centru” and the International Business Center “Le Roi” belong to the architecture of deconstructivism. An architectural premise with elements of brutalism and neominimalism is the Creative Industries Center ARTCOR. The contribution of architects Gh. Telipiz, Gh. Jinkin, I. Apostolov, V. Modârcă, A. Gordeev, M. Calujac and others could be highlighted during the reference period.