Prachecnaya (the Laundry) is an example of architecture “without a merit”, an abandoned typical construction of late socialism. However, both the changes happened to it in last 30 years of decay and its central location motivate to reconsider its potential social input. Now it is a picturesque ruin with a sprouted-out forest within. Architectural development of this place can start with a local self-organization project. The group of citizens will perform a role of a “collective architect” and construct the place for their own purposes and activities. It is not a pop-up, but a permanent fluid environment. The architecture will happen from the very processes of collective experience and will reflect the flexible junctions and relationships among the actors.
Prachecnaya will contribute to the development of architecture by implementing the new framework – from a particular design to a self-organized community creating the place through collective decision making and praxis.