Elena Grigoryeva

Elena Grigoryeva’s ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1181-8380

E-mail: elena_proekt_irk@mail.ru

Website: https://www.projectbaikal.com

Elena Grigoryeva

Elena Grigoryeva is the author of more than 200 projects, most of which have been implemented.

At present, E. I. Grigoryeva continues her professional activities as an architect, heading ANO Vostoksibacademcentre of the RAACS (director from 2000 to the present day) and personal creative studio “Studio 7” (director from 1989 to the present day);

leads the work of the Department of Architecture of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences;
leads the work of Project Baikal journal as publisher and editor-in-chief;
conducts social activities as Vice-President of the Union of Architects of Russia for the Siberian Federal District;
conducts scientific work as an academician of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences;

since 2025 she has been an academician and member of the International Academy of Architecture Council.

State awards and titles:
State Award of the Russian Federation in the field of architecture for 2002,
Award of the Governor of the Irkutsk Region in the field of architecture for 2002,
Gratitude of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (2008),
Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences,
Honorary Architect of the Russian Federation (since 2012),
Honorary Certificates of the Governors of the Irkutsk Region,
Gold Medal of the Ministry of Education of the RSFSR (1973).

Main professional awards:
Medal of the International Association of Unions of Architects (IAUA) for “Strengthening International Cooperation” (2023),
Medal of the Union of Architects of Russia “For High Achievements in Science” named after Ikonnikov (2020),
Medal of the Union of Architects of Russia “For High Architectural Mastery” named after Bazhenov (2015),
National Architecture and Urban Planning Award “Crystal Daedalus” (2010),
International Academy of Architecture Gold Medal (IAA, 2008) for the Project Baikal journal,
VDNH USSR Silver Medal (1991).

PROJECT BAIKAL journal

Established in 2004, Project Baikal is a journal that focuses on architecture, urbanism, design, heritage and landscape. The journal publishes the works at intersection of architecture, sociology and history. Contributing authors are prominent architects from Russia’s Asian-Pacific region, leading experts and scholars from Europe and around the world. Project Baikal was awarded the Golden Medal of the International […]

Olympic-class water sports complex in Irkutsk

The olympic-class water sports complex in Irkutsk was commissioned for operation in 2016. It is the first swimming pool in the city with 50-meter lanes. In addition, it includes stands for 1,500 spectators, a 25-meter pool basin, gyms, and a variety of infrastructure. It is located in a park area of one of the new […]

Regeneration of historical quarter in Irkutsk

Elena Grigoryeva’s project of Regeneration of Quarter 130 in the historical centre of Irkutsk was awarded a national architectural award “Crystal Daedalus” in October 2010. The project is based on the formation of a system of public spaces and the preservation of the wooden heritage. It includes restoration and recreation of heritage sites, reconstruction and […]

Baikal State University

The project for Baikal State University Campus includes a classroom block (2003), renovation of the canteen (2009), new education block (2010), design of the block on Gorky St. (2009). Three stages of Baikal State University Campus have been built, the next two are under development. The new buildings connect the facilities of different times and […]