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Vladimir ShervudRussian architect
Date of Birth: 17.05.1867
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Content:
- Early Life and Family
- Architectural Education
- Career Highlights
- Moscow Merchant Society
- Complex on Staraya Ploshchad
- Post-Revolutionary Life
- Death and Legacy
Early Life and Family
Vladimir Vladimirovich Sherwood was born on May 17, 1867, in Moscow. His father, Vladimir Iosifovich Sherwood, was a renowned architect and the mastermind behind the Historical Museum. His mother's identity is unknown.
Sherwood hailed from a family of artists and architects. His elder brother, Sergei, became a notable architect, while his younger brother, Leonid, gained fame as a sculptor.
Architectural Education
In 1895, Sherwood graduated from the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. Unlike his father who studied abroad, Sherwood opted to pursue his education in Moscow.
Career Highlights
Moscow ModernismFrom 1900 to 1914, Sherwood designed numerous apartment buildings in Moscow, predominantly in the Art Nouveau style. His most iconic works include residences in Miliutinsky (1899-1900), Khlebny (1903), Chernigovsky (1906), Bauman (1902-1906), and Pokrovka (1909).
Moscow Merchant Society
In 1903, Sherwood became the architect for the Moscow Merchant Society. He played a key role in the reconstruction of the Lower Trading Rows, revamping the area between Red Square and Zaryadye.
Complex on Staraya Ploshchad
In 1914, Sherwood constructed a large business complex on Staraya Ploshchad. This architectural marvel, now home to the Moscow Oblast government, combined the elegance of Art Nouveau with the practicality of Constructivism.
Post-Revolutionary Life
Unlike his brother Leonid, Sherwood chose to remain in Russia after the October Revolution. However, he largely abandoned his architectural practice and lived a quieter existence.
Death and Legacy
On June 18, 1930, Vladimir Vladimirovich Sherwood passed away in Moscow. He was laid to rest in the Donskoy Monastery, leaving behind an architectural legacy that continues to adorn the Russian capital.
