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Cube Building
Andrey Avdeenko

Cube Building

In the early 20th century, large quarters in the central part of Dnipro were often developed with small residential houses and auxiliary structures. Forming a dense building perimeter that aligns with the scale of urban spaces in the historical center remains pertinent in 21st-century cities.

photo_credit Andrey Avdeenko
Andrey Avdeenko

The new cubic building integrates into the historical context with consideration for the further development of the quarter. Its height of 20 meters adheres to the modern height standards for buildings in the historical center. The solid end walls allow for potential future perimeter development along the street.

photo_credit Andrey Avdeenko
Andrey Avdeenko

The sidewalk along the building is designed for multifunctional use: comfortable passage, parking organization according to municipal regulations for the street, planting new trees, and the potential setup of a summer café along the main facade.

photo_credit Andrey Avdeenko
Andrey Avdeenko

The minimalist square of the building’s main facade (20x20 m) features window openings that resonate with the variety of windows in the surrounding architectural environment. Modern dark brown brick contrasts with the white silicate brick of Soviet-era residential sections and is reminiscent of nearby buildings' old red clay bricks.

photo_credit Andrey Avdeenko
Andrey Avdeenko

The completion of the building coincided with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ongoing military actions, and numerous power outages in the city. With electricity unavailable, staircases became the only means of communication between floors. To provide moral support to the residents, the building's stairs were adorned with artworks — illustrations from Andriy Vorkola's book 26 Samov and One Blue Kitten.

photo_credit Andrey Avdeenko
Andrey Avdeenko
photo_credit Andrey Avdeenko
Andrey Avdeenko

Project credits

Oleksii Obraztsov, Tetiana Kuzhelna, Daria Mamzeleva, Antonina Obraztsova, Valerii Faizulin, Kostyantin Busargin

Project data

Project Year
2024
Primary Building Material
Concrete
Building Area
350 m2
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