The estate of the noble family N.A. and N.S. Andre is an outstanding example of Moscow neoclassicism, built in 1912 and 1915. This cozy property from the early 20th century is a pleasant place to return to. The estate successfully combines the architect's craftsmanship, architectural style, and practicality. The complex includes the Main House (building 1) and the Wing (building 2).
Both buildings were designed by architect Sergey Flegontovich Voskresensky. The Main House, erected in 1912-1913, is a two-story brick structure with a semi-basement and an asymmetrical composition in the neoclassical style. The emphasis is on the side parts of the facade facing Goncharna Street, which are highlighted by risalits and adorned with bas-reliefs. The left part is complemented by Corinthian columns and an arched niche with a three-part window on the lower floor and a semi-circular one on the upper.
The central part of the facade, rusticated on the first floor, is decorated with window frames and window sills, between which are medallions with acanthus rosettes. The entrance to the house, located in the right part of the facade, is framed by Corinthian columns.
Previously, the main facade featured a balustrade of the left risalit and a stucco garland with a mask above the semi-circular window of the main entrance, which are now lost. Art historians note that Voskresensky's architectural techniques were inspired by classical buildings in this area of Moscow, including the Batashev estate.
The interiors of the first floor included a ceremonial area with a vestibule, hallway, hall, living room, dining room, boudoir, and main staircase. The remaining rooms on the first and second floors were occupied by service rooms and staff housing.
The Andre family lived in the house for a short time: on August 20, 1918, the Executive Committee of the Moscow Soviet adopted a decree on the municipalization of real estate. In 1922, a tuberculosis dispensary was established in the mansion, and in 1927, a night sanatorium for adults and a day sanatorium for children operated here.
The tuberculosis dispensary No. 5 occupied the building until the end of 1984, after which it was relocated to another area, and the building was transferred to the State City Consulting and Diagnostic Center for X-ray fluorography, now known as the 'Diagnostic Center' (Women's Health Clinic) of the Moscow Department of Health.
Interestingly, a backup command post bunker of the ZKP 'Tagansky' was designed under the estate and other buildings on Goncharna Street, which operated until the mid-1980s and was sold to private individuals in 2006.
Until recently, the building retained the roof from 1912, original porch railings and canopy, as well as a metal balcony railing. The interiors underwent re-planning, but plaster cornices and rosettes, as well as several original doors, were preserved. It is possible that further research will uncover other authentic details.
The building is recognized as a cultural heritage site of regional significance.
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