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The aim of this article is to demonstrate the significance and theoretical aspects of 3D-reconstructions of badly preserved ancient architectural masterpieces for architectural theory and modern architectural practice. The contemporary interpretation of classical architecture is mainly based on the foundation which was created by architects and art historians in the XVIII-XIX centuries. The archaeological discoveries in the first half of the XX century were also important for neoclassic architecture. However moder...

The paper determines features of the Empire style in Russia before and after the Great fire of Moscow of 1812 during the war with Napoleon I. The Russian Empire style has generally three branches: Moscow, St Petersburg and provincial one with their specific features. The Imperial power established an elaborated system of model designs (more then a 1000 made by a team of architects of different nationalities) for a detailed typology of civil, military and private buildings and town planning elements made by the dec...