The project represents a large-scale development on the Nagatinskaya Poima peninsula – an actively developing territory within Moscow’s Southern Administrative District. The 6.06 Ha site is situated near key recreational zones: the Northern and Southern Landscape Parks are within a 10-minute walk, while the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve is just 2 km away. The new quarter forms a cohesive architectural ensemble with significant landmarks, including the Southern River Terminal, river port, and the Ostrov Mechty (Dream Island) theme park.

ATRIUM faced the complex challenge of transforming this site in Nagatinsky Zaton into a contemporary multifunctional quarter, harmoniously connected to both the aquatic landscape and urban infrastructure. From the outset, we recognized the site’s unique value – its peninsula location, surrounded by the river, with panoramic views toward parklands and a new embankment destined to become a major attraction in Moscow. This inspired one of the project’s core objectives: to create a new typology of public space that opens the embankment to residents and visitors alike. The design draws inspiration from natural motifs – the vein structure of leaves and tree canopies – reflected in the organic forms of the landscape architecture. Central to this concept is the “green river,” a pedestrian boulevard that weaves through the quarter, linking the embankment with the inner district.