Architecture Design of Arctic Ports of Northern Sea Route

This article examines architectural aspects that contribute to the formation of comfortable and safe conditions of buildings of the port infrastructure of the Northern Sea Route as well as promising Arctic port architecture. The article describes architectural objects in the Arctic and considers the following principles of Arctic architecture: sustainability, compactness, connections, innovations, modularity, adaptability; and the use of architectural tools: light, color, texture, shape. Construction in permafrost conditions is also considered, which forms the requirements for load-bearing structures and foundations. In addition, the paper studies the foreign experience in and approaches to Arctic port architecture. Purpose: To study the Arctic conditions and architecture, determining key design principles and effective methods. Research findings: The study is based on the natural and climatic conditions of the Arctic, which form the requirements for architectural solutions of Arctic port buildings of the Northern Sea Route. Methodology: The analysis of architectural principles and tools for solving the emerging set of problems. A comparative analysis of foreign experience. A comprehensive review of architectural aspects of Arctic ports, taking into account engineering, environmental and psychophysiological factors in order to form a unified approach to the architectural design of a comfortable and safe environment in the Arctic. Value: Strategic state tasks for further development of the Arctic imply a new stage of Arctic construction and reconstruction of ports and cities. The architectural task is to consolidate new and traditional approaches and improve design methods to create comfortable conditions for people and minimize anthropogenic impact on the environment.