Kyiv

 The new Banda Agency space reflects the spirit of the company—innovative, ironic, and open to bold ideas. From the outset, the clients wanted an office that felt more like a grand apartment with a story than a conventional workspace. Yevhenii Avramenko Yevhenii Avramenko Yevhenii Avramenko Located in an early-20th-century building in central Kyiv, the office embraces its architectural heritage: high ceilings, original plasterwork, and a rich historical context became the foundation for the design. Two large wooden volumes with mezzanines were inserted into the space, creating a flexible open layout organized around several interconnected zones. Yevhenii Avramenko Yevhenii Avramenko Yevhenii Avramenko... More

The architecture of the building is designed in a traditional style that conveys a sense of timeless elegance. The main accent elements of the structure include a sloping roof with asphalt shingles, natural stone on the facades, and plastered walls, as well as large window opening Caption Caption The window frames are done in anthracite color, adding a touch of refinement to the overall design. Additional details include a delicate frieze and contrasting gutter systems and fences. Caption The concept of the building’s architecture is based on the idea of strong and harmonious family connections that have been forged over generations and are upheld to preserve family traditions. More

BusovHill Apartment is a 78 m² private residence located in one of Kyiv’s most prestigious districts. Designed by Studio KAFE, the project blends contemporary aesthetics with ancient Vastu principles. The space features handcrafted decorative plaster developed exclusively for this interior, a living green wall, custom-designed lighting fixtures, and full smart home integration.   Andrey Avdeenko Andrey Avdeenko Andrey Avdeenko Andrey Avdeenko Andrey Avdeenko Andrey Avdeenko Andrey Avdeenko Andrey Avdeenko The concept focuses on creating a calming, tactile environment filled with light, air, and meaningful materials. Every design element was selected not only for its visual appeal, but... More

Located in Kyiv, Integral Yoga Studio is more than a fitness space — it’s a tranquil retreat where modern design meets mindful movement. The name "Integral" reflects its holistic approach, fostering inner harmony in a space crafted by ater.architects. Caption Caption Caption Caption Spanning 100 sq. m, the studio blends natural materials, rich textures, and minimalist aesthetics. Soft curves, muted tones, and the brand’s signature gentle purple create a soothing ambiance, enhancing fluidity and comfort. Caption Caption Caption Caption Entrance: A sculptural mirror and ambient purple lighting set the tone for a serene experience.Reception & Lounge: A neutral palette, soft forms,... More

The 85 sq.m apartment for a young family with a child has an open living area with a kitchen-dining room, a spacious hallway, two bathrooms, and a sleeping zone. ater.architects The bright space of the apartment is saturated with warm pink and green accents, plants, and modern art – the works by Ukrainian artists Oleksandra Tokareva, Max Zabrodskyi and Andrii Samarin spice up the interior harmoniously. The kitchen combined with the living room into a studio gives the feeling of lightness and spaciousness to the central part of the apartment. The capacious kitchenette and the kitchen island with semi-bar seating formed the cooking and dining area. This unit is made in black acrylic stone and complemented by veneered elements of... More

The apartment is located on the 4th floor of a residential house, which was built in 1905, in the historical area of Kyiv. The space itself is luminous: all the windows overlook a quiet green park, and the light freely streams through them. Because of the state of the building, a massive renovation of the flat was required. The process of dismantling revealed the rotten slabs and large cracks in the walls, and that flooring replacement is needed.   The Client’s Vision Our client is a young woman, a fashion insider with a strong vision. This project is all about aesthetics, so it was entirely designed to meet her requirements and standards of beauty. Our client is fascinated with Paris, so our target was to recreate a flair of... More

Babyn Yar is a place in Kyiv where about 70,000 Jews were shot during the Second World War. This is one of the deepest wounds, one of the most painful memories of the Holocaust, of an unprecedented attempt to exterminate an entire people physically. In 2021, a unique new synagogue and place of prayer opened here as part of the first modern Holocaust museum in Eastern Europe. Ivan Avdeenko The project is exciting and emotional. The construction is an allusion to the book, the siddur, and the Bible, which are read together by the parishioners of the synagogue during the service. Reading a book together opens up a world of wisdom, morality, and history. The synagogue has two forms: a folded book and an open book. Changes its appeara... More

AllTRUEEAST is a cafe that has been operating since 2016. It is located on Antonovycha Street near Lev Tolstoy Square in the historical part of Kyiv. Anna Andriienko, who owns the restaurant, is actively engaged in promoting environmental awareness, so environmental initiatives have also focused on the interior.  Andrey Bezuglov Only justified changes were made to update the interior.  12 seats were added in the bar area due to the reconstruction of the bar counter. In the same area, a new dark green communal table was installed. It is made of recycled plastic only. The color of the table matches with green IKEA chairs made of recycled ocean-colored plastic. Andrey Bezuglov On the wall nearby, glass was used as a mir... More

Architecture: ArchimatikaProject type: mixed-use developmentTimeline: 2021-2028Status: buildLocation: Ukraine, Kyiv, 6 Berkovetska StClient: DIMTeam: Popov A., Chernova O., Chuchupalova V., Morenko M., Koptev A., Shumakova P.Awards: International Property Awards 2021: winner Mixed-use architecture Caption Lucky Land is a city within a city. Six blocks have 23 residential buildings with various architectural solutions and height capability, corresponding to the general concept. The project also includes underground and surface car parks, active mixed-use ground floors, a medical centre, a school, and a park.   Caption With the emphasis on the high-quality landscaping of the territory, the idea of psychological comfort for r... More

Project name: RYB apartment Location: Kyiv (UA) Sector: Residential Area: 100 m2 Year: 2021 The apartments are located in the Rybalsky residential complex in the Podol district of Kyiv. Since the apartment is located above the commercial area, we had the opportunity to use the space more variably. We divided the entire space into two blocks - a private part (which includes a children's room and a master bedroom with a bathroom) and a public (which includes a spacious kitchen-living room, a bathroom, and a workplace). Caption This place designed to accommodate the needs and emotions of the user, becoming the environment for various scenarios of everyday life. All the main rooms are compositionally connected due to materials and te... More

Project name: WS House Location: Kyiv (UA) Sector: Residential Area: 150 m2 Year: 2021   When a few years ago a married couple found their charming old house not far from Kyiv, they only ever intended it to be a country retreat, a place to escape to and from the city on the weekends. Then came the pandemic and our customers discovered something of a taste for country life. That’s why they spend most of their time at the house.  Caption The house is surrounded by the unique terrain and the colors of the house which blend with the environment. Being connected with nature again was what was the owners’ primary need, so it was also the primary purpose of the design. Each room takes natural light in a way to cre... More

Project name: JP Residence Location: Kyiv (UA) Sector: Residential Area: 130 m2 Year: 2021   JP Residence is the first detached house for a family of two who has long been living in a rental apartment. “We would love to have quiet and a cozy feeling in our new home, fusing an international design sense with Japan’s unique aesthetic.” This was the wish list our client shared with us. Caption The homeowner adores a quiet, simple, natural, and unsophisticated atmosphere. Accordingly, we used a substantial amount of warm-colored wood and plaster, satisfying the homeowner’s needs in a space consisting of 1 bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen, and two bathrooms. We used a big number of circles and a... More

Interactive Media Sculpture The Cube on the facade of Chicago Central House has became the first massive media sculpture in Ukraine and Europe that are show the invisible rhythm of the city on its screen using digital content. We live in an era when borders between reality and the digital world are less and less visible. Building materials evolved from wood, stone, concrete, glass, and aluminum to digital materials. That, in particular, have help us create a dynamic sculpture that displays the city life in all its diversity. The sculpture itself is a 5x5 meter cube placed into a glass shell.  Each hour, shapes are generated in six materials. Five of them are demonstrate more traditional textures: wood, stone, concrete, glass, and stee... More

Open and half-open blocks allow to utilize all advantages of the complex, forming a private courtyard, but the opening on the complex’s southern side helps avoid excessive shadowing. A different number of storeys of the complex’s sections allows creating the maximum number of corner apartments for the best layout options. Unlike a regular block that has four outer corners, half-open blocks may have up to 20 corners. To accommodate fully pedestrian courtyards, architects created two-sided entrances to sections of houses - one on the side of the street and the other on the side of the yard. Planning solutions were realized based on the PRO-apartment standard. When starting to work on a project, we analyze the families who are g... More