ABSTRACT
The article is devoted to the problem of adaptation and protection of private residence in the urban structure of St. Petersburg. The private residence is a residential building designed for single-family living. This type of building is distinguished by a variety of architectural and planning solutions, artistic details of facades, and interiors, corresponding to the fashion trends of its time. The architectural image of the building always reflects the personality of the customer, his tastes, and social status in society. To date, more than 200 private residences have been preserved in the city of St. Petersburg, some of which are being destroyed and do not function. The task of designers and restorers of our time is to preserve and adapt these objects, “give them a second life”, considering the peculiarity of this type of building, otherwise, the city may lose many cultural heritage objects with their unique architectural images and forms.
