Forest Shed (Kronstadt)

The Forest Shed in Kronstadt, located on the Anchor Square, was designed by the Admiralty for storing timber that was delivered via the Obvodny Canal. For better drying of the material, round columns faced with slabs up to one-third of their height were installed inside the building, and arched niches with slanted brick openings were made along the longitudinal walls. The brick floor of the shed is laid on a grid of three rows of beams fastened with iron bolts, and for ventilating the stored timber, louvers were provided in the end walls above the twelve gates. The architect was criticized in reports for not installing the lifting cranes requested by the shipbuilder.