A Communicative Resource of Russian and Chinese Projects by Rem Koolhaas

Abstract
 The task of modern architecture is to turn a multifunctional building into an actual communicative space. An example effective solution this problem given by the work outstanding architect Rem Koolhaas. purpose analyze author’s implemented projects in countries as diverse cultural traditions and mental preferences China Russia. article notes universality stylistic techniques objects under consideration for various functional purposes. winner most prestigious international prizes field architecture, particular, Pritzker Prize (2000, analogue Nobel Prize), competitions UK, Japan, Italy, R. Koolhaas emphasized special role formation his own handwriting such Russian masters-innovators. who made breakthrough like El Lisitsky, K.S. Melnikov, M.Ya. Ginzburg. Continuing tradition avant-garde school, theorist practitioner sees priority tasks creating new environment comfortable society while preserving historical landscape. emphasizes importance innovator supporter continuity traditions.