Chaev Mansion

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CHAEV MANSION (9 Rontgen Street). An Art Nouveau architectural monument. Erected in 1906-1907 (architect V.P. Apyshkov) for the S.N. Chaev, engineer of communication routes. The influence of the Kschessinska Mansion can be seen in its geometric precision, the free grouping of windows, and a composition using decorative materials (granite, facing brick, majolica tiles). The Chaev Mansion distinguishes itself by its original use of space. The compact plan has a diagonal axis, on which three cylindrical spaces are arranged, including the tambour, the hall and the winter garden. A dynamic interior composition contrasts with rectangular and circular forms; large areas of glass show an innovative method anticipating Constructivism. The interior decoration alternates from Art Nouveau to Neoclassicism. The Chaev Mansion's original structure has been altered by annexes from the side court (1914, architect F.I. Lidval; 1916, architect M.I. Roslavlev). Today it houses a dentist's office.

References: Кириков Б. М. Об одном памятнике петербургского модерна // Петербургские чтения. СПб., 1993. Вып. 1. С. 119-122.

B. М. Kirikov. Apyshkov Vladimir Petrovich
Chaev Sergey Nikolaevich
Lidval Fedor (Iogan Friedrich) Ivanovich
Roslavlev (Rabinovich) Miron Ilyich
Rentgena St./Saint Petersburg, city, house 9
Кириков Б. М. Об одном памятнике петербургского модерна // Петербургские чтения. СПб., 1993 Art Nouveau
Kschessinska Mansion