MSU : NEWS ARCHIVE

February 4, 2010

Maritime University to Be Refaced

The Project “Vladivostok Sea-Facing Upgrading’ timed to the APEC Summit envisages redesign of fronts and roof coating of the MSU dormitories. In all, eleven buildings are to be renovated.

In the context of the beginning of the above work, Oleg L. Zhitnikov, Director, MSU Department of Development & Maintenance, gave an interview to the Primorsky Public Television.

Q: Is it pleasant to note that sea-facing upgrading starts from your University?

A: Yes, 11 buildings are to be redesigned. As of today, builders are working in five of them. The work is being done according to the schedule. In two years the MSU facing the Amursky Bay will look like it is envisaged in the project.

Q: Are you facing any difficulties?

A: There are no extra difficulties; everything is being sorted our routinely.

Q: What result do you expect?

A: Firstly, all the buildings will be tiled with ceramic granite; secondly, windows in the buildings and dorms will be replaced. The University campus will be reshaped according to its Neptunian nature.

Q: How important is the sea-front for Vladivostok?

A: I think it’s very important. We live in the maritime city, and we are in the Maritime University; therefore, the building faces should be in tune with the sea theme.

Q: Will there be time enough to redesign all the objects?

A: The contractual terms are 2010–2011.

Q: What is more important to you: beauty or functionality of the buildings?

A: Beauty is of great importance for every person, particularly when it comes to the buildings that will last long. Without doubt, it will influence the University prestige. As to functionality, replacement of the windows and making building faces cold proof will provide comfort to the academic buildings and dormitories situated on the shore of the Amursky Bay where strong winds blow.

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