Current Trends in Administrative and Government Building Design

Purpose : The identification of contemporary architectural, planning, functional, and symbolic trends for transforming these structures from closed, department-specific facilities into open, multifunctional centers that foster the dialogue between the state and the society. Methodology: A historical-architectural method is used to identify the typology evolution of administrative buildings, continuity and discontinuity in architectural solutions, and the influence of sociopolitical factors on architecture. A comparative analysis of Russian and international experience in the design of administrative buildings based on the spatial organization, integration into the urban environment, technological and environmental solutions, and symbolic and visual expressiveness. Research findings : Six dominant trends are identified: the transformation of administrative centers into public hubs; strengthening of their symbolic role; creation of platforms for social interaction; preservation of cultural heritage; increasing openness and integration into the urban environment; and development of international dialogue. Value/originality: The comparative analysis is conducted for the transformation of administrative buildings into openness, dialogue with the society, and integration into the urban environment. Trends in contemporary design principles are identified, including architectural transparency, functional flexibility, and symbolic accessibility.