Courtesy of Triple O Studio

The best way to preserve and develop the Kiev Islands in keeping with the aim of the project would be to improve the way people access the islands. Being sensitive to the existing conditions, the proposal by Triple O Studio is not to build new bridges, but to enhance the existing ones; make them more comfortable for all means of transport but more importantly for the pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users. Through the existing access systems of elevated bridges allowing for experiencing the site from an elevated promenade, its majesty can be fully discovered. More images and architects’ description after the break. read more »

© Vyacheslav Balbek

Architect: 2b Group
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Project Team: Vyacheslav Balbek, Olga Bogdanova, Alena Makagon
Project Area: 450 sqm
Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Vyacheslav Balbek

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Courtesy of Ferley Sergey

Ferley Sergey, who currently works with Zotov & Co, shared with us his design for the revitalization of the industrial areas in the Kyiv city center, a former factory “Radar” and the surrounding areas. Currently, these areas are in terrible condition. The main task is to transform the useless territory in the central part of Kiev into a “cultural cluster” in its scientific, cultural and educational functions and imbued with a single public park. More images and project description after the break. read more »

Courtesy of KO+KO Architects

Efficiency of the government and consequently well-fare of the society is closely related to development of infrastructure. Ukraine is situated in advantageous geographic location, therefore it is twice as interested in arranging proper transportation system which will become a significant stimulus for economic growth. Creating the Center for Development of Innovative Transportation Technologies, KO+KO Architects considers their design as an incarnation of intents of the Ukrainian society to establish sustainable means of communication, as a fact of realizing its crucial importance for human life. Apart from the symbolic function, the center is thought to fulfill tasks announced in its name, thus providing ground for the developing of Ukraine. More images and architects’ description after the break. read more »

observation tower

The design proposal by ZA Architects is intended to become a framework for further development of human activity in the exclusion zone around Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The backbone of the project is a mono-rail road with 4 stations, each having its own unique function. This environmentally-friendly and profitable railroad will cater for the tourist and industrial needs and can be implemented in several stages. More images and architects’ description after the break. read more »

Courtesy of FORMA Architectural Studio

FORMA Architectural Studio’s concept of the restaurant located 10 km south of Kiev is built on two contrast symbols where a hangar-shaped hall houses a private brewery, a kitchen and restaurant rooms while a flying-high space accommodating 23 hotel rooms gives visitors a feeling of home thanks to its cozy placement under a gable roof. More images and architects’ description after the break. read more »

Kyiv City State Administration, Kyiv Central Agency for Urban Planning, Architecture and Urban Design with the support of National Union of Architects of Ukraine are pleased to announce the open international architectural competition, ‘Concept of Reservation and Development of Kyiv Islands’. Contestants are requested to submit the best concept of preservation and development of Kyiv islands.

The winner is chosen by jury among all Participants. The competition envisages one “First Prize” of 20,000 (twenty thousands) U.S. $ and two “Second prizes” of 5,000 (five thousands) U.S. $ each. Additionally, the author of the winning project has the priority right to continue working on the project of conservation and development of Kyiv islands. International architects are more then welcome to compete. October 26, 2011, is closing date for registration and December 11, 2011, is closing date for contest entries to be delivered to the main office of organizers.

Please visit the official website for further information about the competition here.

© Peter Zaytsev

Architects: za bor architects
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Project Team: Peter Zaytsev and Arseniy Borisenko
Project Area: 290 sqm
Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Peter Zaytsev

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© Pedro Moura Pinheiro

To visit the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, a 30-kilometer ring that surrounds the Chernobyl nuclear plant, is a haunting, sobering experience. Located north of Kiev, on the border between the Ukraine and Belarus, Chernobyl is the site of the worst nuclear power plant disaster in history. The disaster occurred in 1986, and since then the power plant and Exclusion Zone surrounding it have been off-limits for human inhabitants. But earlier this year, Ukraine opened the Exclusion Zone to tourists, highlighting the interest in this area and the possibilities it provides for rebuilding. More on the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone after the break.

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Courtesy of Bablowsky & Wlasenko Architects, Roman Pomazan and Peter Vlasenko

This competition entry for the redevelopment of the Kiev Edge Park’s infrastructure was submitted by architects Bablowsky & Wlasenko Architects, Roman Pomazan and Peter Vlasenko.  The main goal of this project was to define strategic lines of the Kiev Edge’s development for short- and a long-term performance.  It’s mission was to redefine and create a new connections between and inside the Edge along Kiev, Ukraine prominent River Dnepr.

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Courtesy FoRM Associates

FoRM Associates won second prize in the international open competition for best urban landscape design of the central area of Kiev within the framework of preparation for UEFA Football Championship Euro-2012 and for the future. The competition was promoted by the Kiev City State Administration and Kyiv Central Agency for Urban Planning, Architecture and Urban Design to draw attention of professionals and general public to the poor state of urban landscape in the central part of the city.

Igor Marko and Petra Havelska presented FoRM’s proposal to the international jury and general public during the CANactions Architecture Festival in the House of Architects in Kiev. Images of FoRM‘s proposal can be seen after the break as well as a brief description of their work.
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TALLER 301/ Kyiv City-State Administration, Ukraine. View of landbridge reconnecting the city with the water. Illustration: TALLER 301

Taller 301 was awarded First Prize in the International Architecture Competition Urban Landscaping in Kyiv for Euro-2012. The project entitled Reclaiming the Shore consists of 413 hectares between the Dnieper River and the City Center, and envisions a series of interventions to be developed for the upcoming UEFA European Football Championship 2012 hosted in Kyiv, as well as a long term vision for the city. More images and architect’s description after the break. read more »

Courtesy of INDEX Architecture

Australian practice INDEX Architecture has been shortlisted in the “Urban Landscaping in Kiev for Euro 2012” competition. The competition, which was recently completed at the CANaction 2011 Architecture Festival in Kyiv, sought submissions tackling some of the latent urban problems facing the city today and proposing solutions that could be achieved in time for the EURO 2012 football tournament, which the Ukraine is co-hosting with Poland. INDEX’s proposal sought to reconnect the city of Kiev with its waterfront area and the Dnieper River in a project called “Eroding the Edge.”

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© Sergey Makhno, Butenko Vasiliy

Architects: Sergey Makhno & Butenko Vasiliy
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Project area: 421 sqm
Photographs: Courtesy of Sergey Makhno & Butenko Vasiliy

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Courtesy of Pomazan and Vashchenko

Architects Roman Pomazan and Eugene Vashchenko shared with us their proposal for the “Library of the name of Kushnaroyv in Kharkiv Competition”, for which they received an honour diploma in singularity. The library, located in Liberty Square, Khrakiv, Ukraine will combine a research center, huge library storage, a kid club, cafe, a bookstore, business area and work studios. See more images after the break. read more »

© Vladimir Zotov

Vladimir Zotov, a young Ukrainian architect, shared his family house with us which is located in the village of Konopnitsa.   The lot was especially difficult to build on as the village lacks developed infrastructure, causing all necessary systems to be placed on site.  Working within the confines of a relatively small lot size, the home’s outer skeleton is twisted and contorted, bringing a strong angular language to residence.

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© Courtesy of Urban Design

Architects: Urban Design
Location: Donetsk, Ukraine
Client: Eco Energy
Project Manager: Erik Jarlöv, Helena Glanz
Project Year: 2011
Images: Courtesy of Urban Design

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Architects: Ryntovt
Location: Orel River Bank, Dnepropertrovsk, Ukraine
Project Team: Yuriy Ryntovt /chief architect, Aleksey Bojko, Alan Kravchenko
Project Area: 1,750 sqm
Project Year: 2008
Photographs: Andrey Avdeenko

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Architects: m2r
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Project Year: 2008
Client: L’OREAL Ukraine
Contractor: Denza Workspace
Photographs: m2r

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