The international competition for the architectural concept of Lot 2 "City-2" has started in Moscow.

On August 18, Moscow announced the launch of an international competition for the architectural design of the central area (Plot 2) of the City-2 complex and its public spaces. The competition is organized by Capital Group, operated by CM International, and supported by the Moscow Architecture Committee.

What is the design?

Plot 2 is envisioned as the multi-story core of City-2:

• The upper level will feature a landscaped terrace with approximately 2,700 square meters of water surface.

• The lower level will house a shopping arcade, pedestrian crossings, and guest parking.

• Everything will be connected into a single infrastructure system, with seamless pedestrian connections throughout the area; a coastal promenade will connect the north and south of the site.

• Plot 2 includes a planned cultural center, a new focal point for the area.

Participants

Five architectural firms have been selected for the project: Wowhaus, A2M, KOSMOS Architects, Kokaistudios (referred to as Kokaistudious in some reports), and CLOU Architects. These teams will develop master plans for the central area of ​​City 2 and the surrounding public spaces.

Deadline

Three months have been allocated for developing proposals; preliminary results are expected in November 2025.

Where will it be located?

City-2 is located in the Presnensky district, adjacent to the exhibition center and the Moscow-City International Business Center. The site is adjacent to major arterial routes: the Third Ring Road, Kutuzovsky Prospekt, Zvenigorod Quay, Bolshaya Doctrinas Street, and Bagrationa Street.

Why does this city need another "city"?

According to the city government and developers, City-2 will be a logical extension of the existing urban complex and a new chapter in the capital's development, with a focus on public space and a pedestrian-friendly environment. The project is expected to cover approximately 2 million square meters and will be located on the site of the former Kamushki residential complex.

Topic Quotes (Based on Agency and Media Coverage)

• Moscow Chief Architect Sergey Kuznetsov stated that the competition aims to find the most suitable design for City 2, and each new project in the cluster should be a major event.

• Mikhail Khvesko, Capital Group: We look forward to a synergy of experience and approaches that will give rise to a completely new urban location.

• Petr Kudryavtsev, CM International: Participants face a complex and unique challenge: defining the image of the capital's new commercial and social center.