A Living Building

Join us in exploring GES-2 as a living being with the artist of a new book about the House of Culture’s architecture.

Suitable for adults and children aged 6 and above. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Each participant, including children, requires individual registration. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.

To participate, please send an email to international@ges-2.org stating the number of tickets you require, the age of the child, and how you learned about the event. English translation will be available only between 13:00 and 14:00.

In February 2025, V–A–C Press launches a new series of activity books within the children’s publishing programme—100 Questions and Answers about GES-2. The first edition focuses on the House of Culture’s architecture. The building bears traces of time, past projects and hundreds of thousands of visitors. Understanding Italian architect Renzo Piano and his team’s design principles helps us better appreciate and care for the building.

Illustration: Katya Dorokhina

Renzo Piano, a pioneer of eco-tech architecture, emphasises how technological and engineering solutions can harmonise with nature. GES-2 functions as a complex system: the building breathes through blue pipes, converts solar energy and harvests rainwater. No wonder Piano often refers to his projects as living organisms.

Artist Katya Dorokhina, who created the activity book, invites workshop participants to explore this metaphor and use graphic techniques to visualise GES-2 as a living creature.

Instructor

Katya Dorokhina — an artist, illustrator, and animator who experiments with various techniques and formats. Her work explores themes of nostalgia and memory, maintaining a sense of innocence and openness throughout her projects.