GES-2 in Moscow, once the oldest power plant, has now been repurposed into a dynamic cultural center. Designed in the Neo-Russian style by Vasily Bashkirov at the beginning of the last century, GES-2 boasts a distinctive architectural and engineering heritage. Although the Neo-Russian decorations have been lost over time, the building's Spasskaya Tower-style turret and four towering chimneys, each standing 62 meters tall, once made it a prominent landmark in the city.
In 2005, GES-2 ceased operations. However, from 2017 to 2021, the building underwent a comprehensive reconstruction led by Renzo Piano, a luminary in modern architecture renowned for his work on the Centre Pompidou in Paris. This transformation involved a complete overhaul of the interior space, ensuring that GES-2 now stands as a testament to both its historical significance and its contemporary cultural relevance.
