we are protop.
We create projects of any complexity — from concept to completion — while preserving the integrity of the design, the expressiveness, and the functionality of the space.
The firm’s name comes from the Russian word “protoptat' ”—to find the optimal path through a space based on the logic of the place, life scenarios, and real-world conditions.
That’s exactly how we approach design: carefully, thoughtfully, and without resorting to clichéd solutions.
PROTOP is a path that winds through the landscape, following the most natural route rather than a predetermined plan.
About Us.
We operate in several key architectural hubs in Russia — Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Nizhny Novgorod — and carry out projects throughout the country and abroad.
We adapt our design solutions to the local context, climate, and cultural environment, while preserving the integrity of the original concept.
Works Locations.
Moscow
Nizhny Novgorod
St. Petersburg
We are an experienced, well-coordinated team of professionals united by a shared approach and architectural thinking.
Team.
Alena Proskurina
Landscape Architect and Project Manager
Angelina Senchenko
Chief Project Architect
Maria Chernova
Landscape Architect and Early-Career Researcher
Alina Arefieva
Landscape Architect and Project Manager
Elizaveta Yakovleva
Landscape Architect
Vladimir Morozov
Designer of Small-Scale Architectural Structures
Timur Bezlepkin
Chief Project Architect
Protop's projects have earned recognition from the professional community and have been honored with international architectural awards.
Awards.
Life Time
Gold
International Architecture & Design Awards
2025
Life Time
Gold
Public Space – Unbuilt
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
2025
Life Time
Gold
Residential Landscape – Unbuilt
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
2025
Frunzenskaya Embankment
Silver, Public Choice
Sustainability – Concept
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
2025
Frunzenskaya Embankment
Bronze
Residential Landscape – Unbuilt
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
2025
Frunzenskaya Embankment
Gold
Global Future Design Awards
2025
Life Time
3rd Place
ALAROS
2024
Frunzenskaya Embankment
3rd Place
ALAROS
2025
Tishinsky Boulevard
Gold
Global Future Design Awards
2026
Frunzenskaya Embankment
Gold
International Architecture & Design Awards
2026
We have earned the trust of developers, architectural firms, and private clients
Sminex
Concept for the Landscaping of the School Grounds
Sminex
Ideas and Schematic Design for the Improvement of the Club Quarter
«Frunzenskaya Embankment»
«Frunzenskaya Embankment»
We are open to professional collaborations and are always looking for talented, dedicated professionals: landscape architects, arborists, and visualizers.
Partnerships and Job Openings.