In 2014, 4 km from the Moscow Ring Road in the town of Khimki near Moscow, construction began on a large-scale residential complex with the eloquent name " solar system". The development company "Urban Group" positioned it as a mini-city, which would have everything necessary for a comfortable life for new residents, and the houses would be grouped around a central square, like planets around the Sun. Well, such a wonderful idea was realized, but not completely. Interfered to the developer, a bankruptcy process initiated by the Foundation for the Protection of Citizens' Rights, which began in the summer of 2018. To date, the construction of the remaining buildings has been frozen, waiting for the Universe to be updated.

If we characterize this project in general, we can confidently say that it is one of the largest and most unique in the city of Khimki. When you enter the complex, you will immediately feel like you are in ancient Europe. All houses have an attractive and vibrant architectural concept, and their own infrastructure and excellent location make the quarter unique.

As part of the residential complex "Solar System" it is planned to build 14 buildings of variable number of floors. Their height ranges from 5 to 17 floors. The project was created by the famous architectural bureau "Architectural Studio of Maxim Atayants". It was founded in 2000 and has been successfully designing residential and commercial real estate for almost two decades.

Construction was carried out using monolithic frame technology, which gives the buildings a strong and reliable frame, high levels of energy efficiency and waterproofing, durable facades and a stable foundation.

Lord of the Rings

The architectural concept is very non-standard and represents a ring. From the central house, like the rays of the sun, streets and pedestrian sidewalks diverge. The buildings are interconnected by a system of stylobates and bridges for pedestrians. In all courtyards there are green areas for recreation and leisure, grounds for sports and playgrounds. By the way, it is worth noting that all public areas will be elevated relative to parking lots and highways. This will significantly improve the safety of pedestrians and children.

The facades are finished with different materials, depending on the number of floors. The lower floors are finished in stone and painted brown. The middle ones are made in bright, cheerful colors with pastel shades. Starting from the 9th floor, brick of dark shades dominates. Thus, the creators of the project created a panorama of natural granite rocks. The ceiling heights in apartments vary: from 2.7 to 4 m.

In total, the complex has more than 5,300 apartments. General living space the project is 230 thousand sq. m. m. Among the lots there are studios popular among young people, as well as 1-, 2- and 3-room apartments. The area of ​​residential premises varies from 28 to 86.6 square meters. m. Among the layouts there are both apartments with separate entrance, and Euro-format housing, which combines a kitchen and a living room. There are also exclusive options, namely:

• apartments-offices;
• premises with private terraces;
• housing with French windows;
• hobby apartments, lofts and high-flats.

The premises were provided with or without finishing. The developer offered four options at once: standard, business, comfort and luxury. Now, most likely, they will be delivered with a rough finish. For the government program under which long-term construction will be financed, it is important to complete the houses as soon as possible in order to transfer them to shareholders.

There are currently no apartments for sale. However, their attractive layouts and footage have not gone away and attract the close attention of potential buyers. For example, almost 30-meter studios:

Interesting options for two-room apartments with separate bathrooms:

as well as three-room apartments with separate entrances:

Internal halls are equipped high-speed elevators, concierge rooms, public waiting areas and bathrooms. Also held there interior decoration in the form of plastered walls and tiled floors. Not all houses will have stroller and bicycle facilities, as each of them has an individual layout. It is worth noting that the elevators were purchased from well-known companies Wellmaks and Otis.

The underground parking lots will be able to accommodate about 2,000 cars. To be fair, we note that there are almost 3 times fewer parking spaces than apartments. Some buildings have storage rooms for storing various things and sports equipment.

Maybe not the Sun, but a satellite

The residential complex "Solar System" is being built in the city of Khimki, which is a satellite of Moscow. The area is not inferior to the capital in terms of infrastructure development and transport accessibility.

The presented quarter is located 4.5 km from the Moscow Ring Road along the Leningradskoe Highway. If you decide to get to the capital this way, be prepared to waste time in traffic jams. You can use the M-11 Moscow-St. Petersburg toll highway. Nearby there are exits to Dmitrovskoye and Novokurkinskoye highways, which can serve as a worthy alternative.

A few kilometers away is Sheremetyevo Airport and the Planernaya railway platform. Electric trains of the Leningrad direction run through it.

Near the "Solar System" there is a public transport stop where bus No. 14k runs. To the nearest metro stations "Planernaya", "Skhodnenskaya", " Pyatnitskoe highway" and "River Station" need to be reached by public transport. Travel time will take from 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the station and the traffic situation.

The complex is located surrounded by an industrial zone. But it is worth noting that industrial enterprises from there are gradually disappearing, because by decision of the Khimki city administration, a new business district of the city will soon arise in the area. And the residential complex "Solar System" was supposed to become its pioneer. By the way, those enterprises that still remain there are ordinary warehouses and car depots, so they will not cause much harm to the environment.

And as a pleasant bonus, the canal named after him flows nearby. Moscow, around which there are small islands of greenery.

It is not known for certain whether the commercial and social infrastructure facilities promised by Urban Group will be completed. But, most likely, there will be kindergartens and schools, otherwise mass disturbances among residents and shareholders cannot be avoided.

According to the plan, the residential complex "Solar System" should have the following facilities:

• five kindergartens;
• school and stadium;
• buildings for various sports sections;
• retail space on the ground floors;
• commercial premises of service services and household enterprises.

It is worth noting that some of them are already functioning successfully.

New residents have several giants of shopping and entertainment infrastructure within walking distance, namely:

• megamarkets "OBI" and "Auchan";
• Shopping center "Mega Khimki" with a skating rink, cinema and amusement park;
• BC "Khimki Business Park";
• Shopping center "Dream".

Also nearby there are a lot of different shops, supermarkets, cafes, service stations and gas stations, and there is a construction market. But you need to get to the nearest hospitals, schools and kindergartens, stadiums, fitness clubs and beauty salons either by public transport or by private car. The good news is that the ride takes no more than 10-15 minutes.

From the very beginning of construction until July 2018, the development company Urban Group was involved in the implementation of this project. But due to the lack of investment flow, it was declared bankrupt and ceased to exist. Before this, the developer had been successfully operating for 10 years and put into operation more than 2 million square meters. m of residential real estate. All their projects had a classic architectural style and their own developed infrastructure. Before the collapse, the company had a brilliant reputation.

Some of the houses were already put into operation back in 2017; the Fund for the Protection of Shareholders promises to complete the remaining buildings by the end of 2019. Sales stopped in May 2018 and it is not yet known when they will reopen.

PROS

• proximity to major highways;
• own infrastructure;
• attractive and original architectural concept;
• variety of layouts;
• availability of exclusive lots;
• nearby large shopping centers and shopping centers
• in the future - the opening of a metro and light rail lines within walking distance

MINUSES

• The residential complex is located in the center of the industrial zone;
• is considered a problematic object;
• The exact completion date of construction is not known

Editorial Conclusion

Before the start of the Urban Group bankruptcy procedure, the complex was considered one of the most promising in the near Moscow region. The author's architecture and originality of the project allow us to highly appreciate the merits of the “Solar System”. Today, responsibility for the fate of the facility rests on the shoulders of government agencies, which allows us to hope for a happy ending.

"Solar System-2" is the second stage of a large-scale project by Urban Group in the north-west of the city of Khimki (4.5 km from the Moscow Ring Road along Leningradskoye Shosse). As part of the new stage, 17 residential buildings with a total living area of ​​245,000 sq. m. will be built. m, the first stage of the project is planned to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018, the project will be completed in 2021.

Housing

Multi-section buildings with a height of 3-17 floors are located linearly along the north-eastern border of the previous stage of the project, the houses are grouped into U-shaped blocks. Buyers will be offered housing classes "Classic", "Super Comfort", "New Business" (economy and comfort class) and over 100 layout options, including 50 new planning decisions and original formats. As in the flagship project, the new residential complex will include pedestrian zones raised above the roadway, 5 underground parking lots 2,800 parking spaces are planned, another 850 spaces will be above ground.

Area

Residents of the residential complex "Solar System-2" will be able to use the infrastructure of the 1st stage of the project (school and 5 kindergartens); the project also includes its own school for 1,100 students, 3 kindergartens and a clinic. The new building is being implemented on the territory of the Khimki industrial zone; a waste sorting station, a concrete plant and other industrial enterprises are located nearby. There is a power line running near the property, which the developer promises to remove underground. There is no established residential development in the area, the connection with the old part of Khimki is only by road, there is no pedestrian bridge across the Leningradskoe Highway.

Road

The Leningradskoye Highway in the Khimki region is seriously busy almost around the clock, the road to the nearest metro stations Planernaya and Rechnoy Vokzal can take more than 45 minutes, the Khimki railway station is 3.5 km away. It is planned to build the Khimki-2 railway station not far from the microdistrict, but the timing of the project is unclear.

• Wide choice of layouts, author's architectural solutions from M. Atayants
• Several blocks of the 1st stage have already been built nearby, the infrastructure is being formed

• High building density
• By the time the apartments are delivered, the infrastructure of stage 1 of the project may be overloaded
• The microdistrict is surrounded by an industrial zone
• Unfavorable transport situation in Khimki
• Construction has been suspended

Residential complex "Solar System" in Khimki named the best residential complex Europe. The apartments in the new building were sold out in no time. Now sales in the Solnechnaya Sistema residential complex are closed, but the developer decided not to stop there. The second phase of excellent housing is coming - “Solar System-2”. The development is currently in the design stage, but the start of sales is just around the corner.

The target audience

The Solnechnaya Sistema-2 residential complex includes “comfort” and “business” class houses. Families with children can live here. Young people will appreciate modern architecture and rare formats. An apartment in a new building will be a profitable investment.

Buyer's risks

The developer of the project is the Urban Group company. This business structure has existed in the capital's real estate market for more than 9 years, the company's portfolio totals more than 2 million square meters. m. The work of the developer can be assessed using the example of the Laikovo residential complex, Opalikha O3 residential complex, Novoshodnensky residential complex and others.

Apartment stock

The residential complex "Solar System-2" will have more than 50 options for planning solutions. Rare formats with their own terraces, panoramic windows, high-flats, eco-lofts, and two-level options are expected. There will also be so-called office apartments with entrance both from the entrance and from the street. This is an excellent solution for running a business from home. Buyers are offered a unique 180 - 360 degree panorama in exclusive apartments. In total, the complex is planned to have 5,915 apartments. There will be studios from 25 to 30 sq. m. m, one-room apartments in 31 - 45 sq. m, two-room apartments, numbering 40 - 62 sq. m, three-room apartments, accommodating 55 - 84 sq. m, four-room apartments, spread over 75 - 100 sq. m.

Architecture

The residential complex “Solar System-2” will implement a unique architectural concept. It is believed that the height of a building that is comfortable for a person should not exceed 8 floors. Here the buildings were divided into 3 parts, with a stepwise increase in number of floors. Moreover, each subsequent part of the building is moved back and is perceived as a background in the overall panorama. In total there will be 17 buildings of 3 - 17 floors. The houses are divided into three types: “Classic”, “Super Comfort” and “New Business”. “Classic” is accordingly made in classical architectural style, “Super Comfort” is represented by more expressive facades with many details. “New Business” is distinguished by increased quality and excellent sound insulation.

On local area also applies innovative approach. Due to the common stylobate, it is planned to separate the pedestrian and roadways vertically. That is, the pedestrian paths will be located at a higher level, which will ensure complete safety of walking for both adults and children.

Commercial real estate

An extensive internal infrastructure will be implemented in the Solnechnaya Sistema-2 residential complex, so that commercial space will appear here in large quantities.

Parking

Information about parking in the residential complex “Solar System-2” is not yet available.

For children

Playgrounds will be organized for children within the Solnechnaya Sistema-2 residential complex. It is planned to build three kindergartens and a school for 1,100 people. The complex will have its own clinic.

Close to the new building, in residential area Novokurkino, there are many kindergartens. Schools, lyceums and various education centers operate here.

Transport accessibility

Residential complex "Solar System-2" is located in the city of Khimki near Moscow. From here to the Moscow Ring Road it is 11 minutes along the Leningradskoye Shosse and 5.6 km. It takes 25 minutes by car and 19.1 km to reach the Third Transport Ring along Leningradskoye Shosse and the avenue of the same name. For traveling on foot, the Khimki railway station is suitable; from here it takes half an hour to reach the Leningradsky station.

Ecology

The ecological situation of the development area is not the most rosy. There are warehouse complexes around, manufacturing enterprises and factories. The Leningradskoye Highway and railway tracks are practically under the windows, so increased sound insulation is extremely important. There is also a spontaneous landfill in the area. Only the Khimki forest saves the situation.

Neighbours

The Solnechnaya Sistema-2 residential complex is adjacent to the mentioned warehouses, production bases and the Khimki business park.

Competitors

The residential complex “Solar System-2” can compete with the residential complex “Two Capitals”, which is being built nearby. The completion date of the facility is set for 2017 - 2018.

Infrastructure

As mentioned above, the Solar System-2 residential complex will have extensive internal infrastructure. On the ground floors of the buildings there will be shops, bank branches and other social facilities.

The external infrastructure of the area, or rather the neighboring areas, is well developed. There are supermarkets “Magnit”, “Dixie”, “12 months”, “Victoria”, “Kopeyka”. It is possible to visit the shopping centers “Mega Khimki”, “New Khimki”, “Liga”, “Grand” and others. There are many restaurants and cafes in the area to suit every taste and budget. There are several fitness clubs in Khimki: “USSR”, “Planet Fitness”, “Fan Gym”, “Letizia”, “Wild”.

Residential complex "Solar System" is a large-scale reconstruction project of an old area in Khimki, which previously housed abandoned warehouses. The site covers an area of ​​more than 17 hectares. The residential complex received its name due to the interesting concept of the project. In the center of the general plan there is a large round house, reminiscent of an amphitheater, from which, like rays from the sun, the streets leading to the planet houses diverge. The facades of the buildings are visually divided into 3 levels: the lower two are made in a classical style with arches and columns, the upper one is extremely laconic, receding inward. The architect of this project is Maxim Atayants.

Description of houses

According to information from the official website, the complex will have 14 houses from 5 to 17 floors with apartments from studios to three-room ones. In total, about 40 options for apartment layouts were proposed. The minimum housing area is 29.3 sq.m., the maximum is 73 sq.m. Some apartments have two levels. Some of the housing is rented with full finishing.

The first level is designed non-residential premises with shops, kindergartens and other trade and service establishments.

Infrastructure

The complex will develop its own infrastructure. The following will appear here:

• 7 parking lots;
• school with stadium;
• 5 kindergartens;
• park area with an area of ​​7 thousand sq.m.

Children's playgrounds and sports grounds are being built in the courtyards. Landscaping is underway. Bicycle paths are being built. Pedestrian areas and courtyards are located two levels above the roadway and do not intersect with it.

Construction is taking place in an area with developed infrastructure. Within a radius of 2 km there is a large shopping and entertainment center "Mega", a school, a kindergarten, an equestrian center, fitness clubs, etc. The complex has good transport accessibility. The Leningradskoye Highway runs nearby, along which you can get to the Moscow Ring Road at 4.4 km. The Khimki railway station is 15 minutes away, from where trains run in the direction of the Leningradsky and Savelovsky railway stations.

Restate's opinion

October 2018 Residential complex "Solar System-2" within its concept was both a continuation and an integral part of the residential complex "Solar System" - the same site, the same architectural system, the same project for the development of the territory. And there shouldn't have been any problems with him. However, the situation suddenly changed dramatically after the sudden collapse of the developer Urban Group. "Solar System" has joined the list of residential complexes from the Urban Group that found themselves in a difficult situation due to the developer's problems. As a result, new phases of residential complexes, which were supposed to be built this year, are stuck. The construction completion date has been postponed for now to 2019, but the shareholders have no final certainty. The choice of a new developer can be considered positive news: Crocus Group will complete the construction of the Solar System.

Ecology The ecological state of the development area is difficult to characterize unambiguously - the complex is surrounded by an industrial zone, a landfill is located 500 meters away, and there are railway tracks and power lines nearby. There is a possibility that the industrial zone will be moved and built in its place school, and the power lines will be moved underground. But when this will happen is still unknown, so now apartments that are far from unpleasant neighbors are in demand.

Transport and infrastructure The project is interesting for its location near the new transport hub Khimki-2, which will provide fast and convenient communication with Moscow. By car you can get to the complex along Leningradskoye and Dmitrovskoye highways, turning onto Transportny proezd. Avoid rush hour traffic jams almost impossible. On public transport You can get to the complex by minibus or bus from the Planernaya metro station, or by train from Leningradsky station to Khimki station. The construction of the Khimki-2 transport hub is actively underway within walking distance from the complex, in the future there will be a light metro that will take you to Moscow in just 20 minutes. The infrastructure of the area is well developed, everything you need is nearby - shops, schools, kindergartens, bank branches, clinics and others medical institutions, cafes, restaurants. In addition, according to the project, the complex will also have its own infrastructure, which will make life in the “Solar System” even more comfortable.

March 2017 "Solar System-2" is a continuation of a large-scale development project in Khimki from the Urban Group company. Like other residential projects of this developer, “Solar System” differs from other economy-class residential complexes in its unique architecture. In Khimki, the residential complex was also distinguished by its proximity to a major transport corner - and, unfortunately, to a local active industrial zone. Another feature of the residential complex is non-standard apartment layouts, which is still a rarity in the real estate market of the Moscow region. The developer offers both the usual formats of apartments for family living and economy options for a limited budget, as well as original lofts for creative people, studio apartments with their own lobby and entrance for introverts, hobby apartments with additional space for collectors, artists or shopaholics, Euro-apartments with a fashionable kitchen-living room and apartments with very high ceilings. The developer has a good reputation and construction is proceeding at an active pace. The main disadvantage of the project is the nearby industrial zone and illegal landfill, from which an unpleasant smell can be heard.