Abstract

The article identifies the main space-planning characteristics of grain silos and their city-forming role. The modern experience of restoration, reconstruction and adaptation of such structures in Russia and abroad is analyzed. The objectives, reasons for the preservation and adaptation of grain silos to the new urban space are considered. The article presents the research of Russian and foreign authors, studies examples of reconstruction and adaptation of these objects for various functions, identifies the main techniques and modifications carried out with elevator buildings. There are few examples of restoration and adaptation of such objects in Russia. The problem of demolition of grain silos remains relevant in our country, which indicates the need to analyze foreign experience and compile a model for integrating these objects into modern urban space. The article contains the results of a study on the functional conversion of grain silos: the main trends and directions. In result, it is conclude that the analysis of the implemented facilities and project proposals can become the basis for further work with such structures. This work may be of interest to specialists studying the preservation of industrial structures and their adaptation to a new environment with new social needs.

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