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1806-8. Architect D. Quarenghi
The Smolny building was designed to house the
most privileged closed educational institution for
the nobility - the Institute for Young Ladies of
Noble Birth, founded as early as 1764.
Architecturally it embodies the main features of
high Classicism: monumental forms, accuracy
of design and laconic proportionality. Its central
part is accentuated with an Ionic portico topped
with a pediment. Protruding side wings outline
the front courtyard. Interior layout is simple and
rational. It is characteristic of the educational
institutions that were being put up in the 18th -
early 19th centuries. Class-room and dormitories
are arranged on both sides of wide long
corridors. Artistically of most interest is the large
two-tier Assembly Hall. The hall space is divided
into three parts by columns. In wall decoration
Quarenghi made use of a plastic frieze and the
figure of the flying Glory placed over the
entrance. The ceiling in side bays is ornamented
with rosettes inclosed in caissons. The Smolny
Assembly Hall is one of the best samples of
reception halls in Russian classical architecture.