Rapid Progress at Arctic Center: Accomplished Two Months' Worth of Work in Just Seven
The Arctic Center of Epic and Arts, a groundbreaking public-private partnership between the republic's government and the "VIS" Group, is making significant strides in Yakutia. As of August 2025, the center is reported to be 80% complete, according to the builder.
The construction of the center, which spans over 33,000 square meters and stands 36.7 meters tall, has been a remarkable sight. The building, scheduled to house a philharmonic hall, rehearsal room, multimedia hall, ceremonial hall, and a state-of-the-art transformable theater, seems to be nearing completion.
The roof of the Arctic Center will feature a modern public space with an amphitheater and observation decks, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The total seating capacity of the center is 1,530, making it a significant addition to Yakutia's cultural scene.
The Arctic Center's unique location in a permafrost zone has necessitated special measures to prevent thawing of the permafrost beneath the building. Cooling systems have been installed to maintain the stability of the pile foundations, ensuring the center's structural integrity.
The construction process seems to have accelerated a year ago, in August 2024. As of January 2025, the center was reported to be 70% complete. Since then, seven months have passed, equivalent to 10% of the work for the Arctic Center. Currently, there are 170 people working on the site, with the builders focusing on the installation of the facade system, interior decoration, roof work, and preparations for the final installation of the theater equipment.
Aisen Nikolaev, the Head of Yakutia, visited the Arctic Center of Epic and Arts on August 6, 2025. He ordered the center to be put into operation by the Day of Yakutia's Statehood, which is celebrated on September 27.
However, it's important to note that the exact methodology used to calculate the construction progress of the Arctic Center is not publicly available. Construction progress is typically calculated through monitoring physical work completed versus total planned works, milestone tracking, reporting from contractors and construction overseers, and the use of construction management software to track resources and timelines.
For concrete figures or specific methodology, it would be best to consult official project updates from local Yakutia authorities, the construction company responsible, or infrastructure development bodies overseeing the Arctic Center of Epic and Arts. Despite this, it's clear that the Arctic Center is making significant progress and is on track to become the world's only facility of its scale located in a permafrost zone.
The construction of technology-infused education-and-self-development facilities could potentially be a part of the Arctic Center's future plans, as it strives to become a comprehensive cultural hub. In the meantime, the center's visitors might find an unexpected diversion in a casual game of casino-and-gambling simulations, integrated within the modern public space on the rooftop amphitheater.
