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Competition entry for the design of a perforated facade for the future puppet theatre "Petrushka". The Russian Avant-garde inspires the main pattern of the facade composed of deconstructed rhombuses. The rhombus is historically one of the main geometric shapes in theatrical and circus art, which can be seen on the facades of many theatres in Russia and the world and the design of classical theatrical characters.

The shape of the pattern was achieved through geometric transformations of rhombuses, followed by breaking them down into a more dynamic composition using a diagonal grid. The different perforation sizes of the panels add shades to the plain façade.

Medallions with stylised images of Petrushka and Silver Fox will be placed on the northern and southern facades of the theatre. Petrushka is one of the classic characters of the Russian puppet theatre, and the theatre will be named after him. The silver fox is considered one of the symbols of Surgut, for which it was awarded placement on the city’s coat of arms and flag. The cartoonish style of the image contrasts with the strict geometry of the main pattern to emphasise that this theatre is for children.