Copyright: © Aleksey Ilin Architects

Fili transport hub

information:

status
project
date

2024 —2025
place
Russia, Moscow
Bagrationa highway
function
Mixed-use / Mixed-use complex
площадь подземная
5 280 м²
Total Area
179 746 м²
height
269
number of storeys
66

Alexey Ilin Architects /

Russia

Partners and Clients

In collaboration with Bureau-V, GRADTRANSPROEKT, PROJECT2018, and HIGHLIGHT Architecture

Client - JSC "New Concession Company"

Copyright: © Aleksey Ilin Architects

Archi.ru about this project:

25.02.2026

Julia Tarabarina. The Outline of “Foundation”

In their competition proposal for the Fili transport hub, the consortium led by Alexey Ilyin proposed an “inhabited arch” – a form that is simple yet complex. The architects emphasize that even at the competition stage, the project’s feasibility was fully calculated, taking into account the minimal nighttime closures of Bagration Avenue. How was this achieved? With what functions? Let us take a closer look. In our view, the building would have suited the heroes of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation novels perfectly.

The competition for the Fili transport hub was announced in May 2024 as a highly ambitious undertaking. It was initiated by the company Lider, which manages the assets of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation and also built the toll highway &ldq... more

другие тексты Архи.ру:

03.12.2025

Julia Tarabarina. Aleksei Ilyin: “I approach every task with genuine interest”

description:

The Fili Transport Hub project has been shortlisted for the competition.

Developed by a large, tight-knit team of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists, the project embodies the image of a “window house.” The composition consists of two high-rise towers connected by cantilevered levels. As you move along Bagration Avenue, a framing effect reveals a panoramic view of the Moscow City skyscrapers — an iconic and expressive silhouette of the city.

At the base of the complex lies a column-free space housing the transport hub. It brings together a metro station, the MCD line, a bus terminal, and pedestrian crossings over the railway tracks and the avenue. This is more than just an infrastructure node — it's a true urban public space.

The main hall volume is a modern interpretation of early 20th-century railway stations. This large-span structure not only serves a utilitarian purpose but also impresses with its architectural scale. Inside, there is an exhibition with model airplanes (a nod to the aviation plant that once occupied the site), cafés, and areas for rest. On the upper levels, sports and entertainment facilities offer panoramic views of the city and Moscow City.

The towers accommodate a variety of uses — from business to public functions — carefully selected based on an analysis of the surrounding urban context and neighborhood needs. Polished aluminum is the primary material, used on façades, platform roofs, and interior finishes. It visually and stylistically unifies the entire complex. The design code is reflected in every detail: the distinctive window shape of the tower is echoed in floor plans, paving patterns, lighting fixtures, and hardware.

The building features a unique, high-tech structural system developed by the project’s structural engineers. First, the two towers are erected. Then, the connecting levels are lifted by cranes to a height of 250 meters — all while traffic on the avenue and MCD line continues uninterrupted. The main hall is assembled on the ground as a spatial truss and carefully shifted into place from both sides using temporary supports.

On the rooftop, landing pads are provided for air taxis and drones. In the future, the journey from the airport to Moscow City will take just a few minutes.