Authors

Suvorova Elena A., Zagranichnova Liudmila A.
Approaches to representing regional identity in the urban environment

Architecton: Proceedings of Higher Education №1 (93) March, 2026

Urban design is currently based primarily on the urban context and the solution of functional and ergonomic problems. As a result, public spaces in various regions of Russia are developed using the same techniques and standard equipment, resulting in a lack of uniqueness that reflects the region's identity. This article analyzes approaches to representing regional identity in architectural and environmental projects, taking into account modern requirements for a comfortable urban environment. The novelty of this work lies in its analysis of theoretical literature and contemporary practices, identifying the most effective approaches to addressing this issue in the absence of a historical context in the design area. It also proposes an approach to concept development based on architectural narratives and metaphorical formation, implemented in the boulevard improvement project in Verkhnyaya Pyshma.