About Design
District

Creating a Creative Ecosystem

Design District DAA  was designed to create a creative ecosystem  that combines creativity, uniqueness, art, design and architecture.

We attract, inspire and develop new talents and creative businesses

DAA aims to attract, inspire and develop new talents and creative businesses.

The cluster also aims to educate the next generation about the strength and importance of all forms of design and architecture.

Design District DAA – this is a place where creative directions can unite to fulfill their dreams. It has its own spirit, which is based on: Design, Architecture and Art.

Over 150
residents

On the territory of DAA is located more than 150 residents, specialized events are held, professional exhibitions are held and the atmosphere of the leading creative cluster of St. Petersburg is maintained .

EXPO
CENTER

This is a platform for urban, federal and international events.

Cultural and educational projects in the field of architecture, urbanism, design and fashion play a special role in the development of the creative cluster. We are always happy to host exhibitions of contemporary art, activity dedicated to Art, Architecture, Design and Fashion.


Expo center, this is the hall of the former workshop of the Central Engineering Design Bureau with an area of 2300 m, with a capacity of up to 900 people, a distinctive feature of this space is the ceiling height of 48 meters, and glazing one of the sides to the ceiling, a landscaped courtyard - 6000 m. Ideal place for mass events.

Also within the framework of additional space, there are educational projects from the school of dance, fine art and pottery to educational projects in the field of IT and design.

EDUCATION
CENTER

This space consists of 5 halls (with an area of 375, 315, 155, 155 and 70 sq.m.), separate by the entrance from the Okhta River.

At the moment, we are in negotiations with partners on the launch of an educational project, Higher Education or additional after higher education.

District
architecture

The complex of buildings on the territory of the quarter is a mixture of various architectural styles: A unique "modern industrialism" building with a glass prismatic tower "Sphinx," with interior decoration passing from loft style to Scandinavian hugge.