The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed concern over the damage caused to historic landmarks in Ukraine and called for the protection of its cultural heritage. At the same time, the organization has taken action within its capabilities to help safeguard the endangered sites. Ukraine is home to seven World Heritage sites, including the 11th-century Saint-Sophia Cathedral and the entire ensemble of the Historic Centre of Lviv. In addition, several sites in the recently damaged cities of Kharkiv and Chernihiv were on the tentative list for potential nomination to World Heritage status.
Kyiv: The Latest Architecture and News
UNESCO Expresses Deep Concern Over Ukrainian Landmarks and Takes Action to Protect Endangered Heritage
On the Ongoing Hostilities: Architectural Institutions Rally in Support of Ukraine
On the 24th of February 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Set to become Europe’s largest refugee crisis and armed conflict in this century, so far, this war has mobilized people across the world in order to exert pressure on authorities and put a stop to the armed hostilities. Individuals, as well as institutions in the architectural field, have taken part in these acts of solidarity, issuing statements, condemning actions, and even halting their work in Russia. From the UIA to MVRDV to Russian Institutions such as Strelka, the architecture world is denouncing the acts of violence and supporting an immediate cease of fire.
Octo Tower / Goldakovskiy Group Architects
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Architects: Goldakovskiy Group Architects
- Area: 495 m²
- Year: 2020
Community Uproar Preserves One of Kyiv's Most Famous Modernist Building Facades
Following news of Edelburg Development's plans to completely remodel the modernist facade of Dytiachyi Svit (Kids’ World), one of Kyiv's most notable modernist buildings from the Soviet era, and replace it with an "unrecognizable" vibrant and contemporary design, members of the community and activists protested against the intervention, forcing all parties to agree on a design competition to restore the historical facade. Dmytro Aranchii Architects was selected as the winner of the competition, with a proposal that "traces the transition from the original building to the new one" in a minimalistic and recognizable stylization, preserving the original facade and complimenting it with a contemporary intervention.
Babyn Yar Synagogue / Manuel Herz Architects
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Architects: Manuel Herz Architects
- Area: 150 m²
- Year: 2021
Mirror Field Installation / Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center
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Architects: Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center
- Area: 1134 m²
- Year: 2020
6:19 Studio / balbek bureau
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Architects: balbek bureau
- Area: 111 m²
- Year: 2020
Mumbai Apartment / Nelly Prodan Design
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Architects: Nelly Prodan Design
- Area: 62 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: CEA, Casabath, Casabath Soho, Equipe, Iris, +4
Istetyka Eatery / Yakusha Design & Architecture Studio
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Architects: Yakusha Design & Architecture Studio
- Area: 127 m²
- Year: 2021
Mazanka Apartment / Makhno Studio
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Architects: Makhno Studio
- Area: 98 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Bassa, Blanche, Makhno Studio
House on Tatarka Hill / Drozdov & Partners
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Architects: Drozdov & Partners
- Area: 310 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Gessi, Hansgrohe, Adobe, Artemide, +5
CUBE Temporary Exhibition Pavilion / urban curators + Iegor Shtefan
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Architects: Iegor Shtefan, urban curators
- Area: 490 m²
- Year: 2019