Forms of design activity organization in 1917–1930s in the USSR

Changes in the modern life of Ukraine as a whole and in the architectural and construction sphere in particular affect the organization of professional activities of an architect, primarily due to the expansion of the circle of interactions with other peoples involved in the market. In this regard, it becomes relevant to study the historical stages of the formation of forms of organization of design business in order to predict further changes in this area. The article analyzes the organizational structures inherent in the architectural practice of the early twentieth century, describes new forms of organization of design activities, namely: an architectural workshop and a design institute. Purpose is to trace and summarize the stages of structural changes in the design management system from the 1910–1930s based on theoretical and archival sources. Conclusion. Forms of architectural and urban planning in the USSR arose to solve historically specific problems. In a short period from 1917 to 1933, the new state overcame three stages of economic policy, which makes it possible to trace the relationship between the level of economic development of the state and the organization of architectural and design activities. It was found that at the stage of nationalization and centralization of architectural and urban planning, private practice organically functions along with large architectural and design teams with indirect centralization by authorities. During that period, there was an extensive competitive practice, the presence of consultants or experts in the main composition of the leading workshops, the functioning of consulting and technical bureaus, various forms of using foreign experience (from inviting foreign consultants to create joint-stock companies).