KNUBA presented the best of 300 architectural solutions for the development of the Medvyn community (projects)

At KNUBA, the best of 300 architectural concepts for the Medvyn community in Kyiv region were presented – from renovation of existing buildings to visions of future public spaces. The works were produced by students under the supervision of the associate professor of the Department of Fundamentals of Architecture and Architectural Design at KNUBA Tetiana Ladan. This was reported by rector Oleksii Dniprov.

“Each of the presented concepts is part of an integrated spatial strategy, executed in a single style and logic. I am convinced that these projects can be implemented in practice. And this confirms one of our key missions – participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine in cooperation with communities”, – said Oleksii Dniprov.

He added that the projects were the result of a partnership between the university and the community, which was formalized in a memorandum.

The conceptual projects presented concern both new architectural solutions and the transformation of existing facilities. Some of them were presented in VR format.

“300 conceptual projects are a significant contribution to shaping the development strategy of the Medvyn community and to spatial planning. I am grateful to the students, instructors and everyone who took part in this process. The Medvyn community is open to change, and we are ready to move forward together,” said the head of the Medvyn community Ihnatii Serhiienko.

Photos from the presentation via the link.

Below are five concepts, which reflect the fulfillment of the community's pressing needs.

The penthouses are designed with mezzanines and overhead light through the lanterns of pyramidal roofs. The premises also have open terraces with sun protection provided by pergolas.

On the roof there is space for a cafe-restaurant, combined with open terraces and therapeutic gardens.

The residential blocks are designed for 1 and 2 visitors and can be used to accommodate doctors invited to hold consultations for community residents.

In the basement for 50 people a universal space can be arranged, which will also be used as a shelter. The site provides parking and convenient access roads to the emergency medical care premises.

Modular outpatient clinic on Oleksandra Vasylenka St. in the village of Medvyn

1 – new outpatient clinic for general practice and family medicine, 2 – reconstruction of the old outpatient clinic into a rehabilitation center, 3 – Sunday church school, 4 – visitor parking, 5 – ambulance parking.

Authors: architects, associate professors of KNUBA – Tetiana Ladan, Iryna Novosad, with the participation of Vladyslava Shevtsova, a student of the Department of Fundamentals of Architecture and Architectural Design.

Reconstruction of the school in the village of Shcherbashyntsi into a rehabilitation center – the “Five-Petal Flower” concept

The concept provides for insulating the facades, redesigning the premises of the facility for housing, and dividing the master plan into 5 zones – like five petals: a children's playground, a playground for active games (volleyball, tennis), a quiet recreation zone for elderly people with tables for board games, a cherry orchard, barrier-free vegetable gardens accessible to people in wheelchairs. An amphitheater, a hair salon, gazebos and an apiary complete the cozy ecosystem for restoring strength and energy.

Master plan scheme for the reconstruction of the school into a rehabilitation center at 1 Kvitneva St. in the village of Shcherbashyntsi

1 – rehabilitation center, 2 – hair salon, 3 – parking, 4 – vehicle turnaround area, 5 – symbolic place, 6 – gazebo, 7 – barrier-free vegetable gardens, 8 – young cherry orchard, 9 – volleyball and tennis court, 10 – children's playground, 11 – flower garden, 12 – sports ground with exercise equipment; 13 – area for group activities, 14 – dog-walking area, 15 – amphitheater, 16 – garden of old trees, 17 – area with tables for board games, 18 – apiary.

Authors: Tetiana Ladan and Artem Tmenov, a student of the Department of Theory of Architecture and Architectural Design.

Stele at the entrance to the village of Huta and transport stops – the “Tumbleweed” concept

The stele draws tourists into a quest – “find the letters of the alphabet.” The structure is kinetic; the motion mechanism is powered by a solar panel.

Authors: Tetiana Ladan and Anton Fesyk, a student of the Department of Architectural Environment Design.

The volumetric composition of the village's stops is based on the letters “H”, “U”, “T”, “A”. Unified structures are used, which with partial replacement of elements or flipping can look like different objects. The lighting is solar-powered, and it is possible to charge gadgets. It is proposed to use the roofs of the stops for green gardens and for installing solar panels.

Transport stops in the village of Huta

1 – kinetic stele at the entrance to the village of Huta, 2 – stop in the shape of the letter “H”, 3 – stop in the shape of the letter “U”, 4 – stop in the shape of the letter “T”, 5 – stop in the shape of the letter “A”, 6 – track of the string transport

Authors: Tetiana Ladan, students of the Department of Architectural Design of Civil Buildings and Structures Mariia Korf, Polina Lomachuk, Viktoriia Yermolaieva, Yelyzaveta Chepurna, and Kseniia Taran, a student of the Department of Fundamentals of Architecture and Architectural Design.

Recreation and festival zone and wellness complex in the village of Medvyn – the “Parade of Planets” concept

Near the Medvyn house of culture, it is planned to build a terrace, a wave-shaped ramp, a terraced park with an alley of fountains, an open-air amphitheater, a children's playground and a small bridge.

Recreation area on Shevchenka St. in the village of Medvyn

1 – house of culture, 2 – municipality, 3 – viewing terrace, 4 – children's playground, 5 – small bridge, 6 – terraced park with an alley of fountains, 7 – amphitheater, 8 – skate park

Authors: Tetiana Ladan and Alona Starostenko, a student of the Department of architectural theory and architectural design.

Further down the slope, the plan includes a fairground zone, a park for festivals and sports venues, and a motel or themed cottages on the hillsides, integrated into the landscape with viewing terraces.

Festival zone on Shevchenko St. in the village of Medvyn

1 – main alley, 2 – note-shaped house for musicians, 3 – creative house for artists, 4 – shuttlecock-shaped house for coaches, 5 – gazebo, 6 – mini-stadium, 7 – sports grounds, 8 – fountain, 9 – motel, 10 – trading rows, 11 – stage

Authors: Tetiana Ladan and students of the Department of urban planning Polina Nechai and Yelyzaveta Voloshchuk.  

The concept also provides for a wellness complex on the territory of the village of Medvyn, with a waterfall, a water canal with small bridges, a spa complex, resort terraced houses with swimming pools, and sports grounds that can be reached along the canal by winding ramps.

Wellness complex toward Mt. Totokha and the tourist complex “Totokhavud” in the village of Medvyn

1 – resort house, 2 – spa complex, 3 – sports zone, 4 – water canal, 5 – park area, 6 – waterfall, 7 – parking, 8 – shelter.

Authors: Tetiana Ladan and students of the Department of urban planning Anastasiia Haidaienko, Yeva Kazakova, Vladyslav Yakunin, and Oleksandra Rozumna.

Tourist complex in the village of Medvyn – the “Totokhavud” concept

A location for holding festivals, fairs, and other events. It is situated next to the local landmark – Mt. Totokha. The pavilions consist of lightweight modular structures that blend harmoniously into the natural environment.

The plan includes a utility zone, public restrooms, an open-air cinema, areas for ceremonial events, a café pavilion, photo zones, a water canal, and parking. The designs of the pavilions evoke male and female silhouettes performing folk rituals – round dances, spring songs (vesnianky), haivky, and so on.

Zoning of the area near Mt. Totokha:

1 – utility zone, 2 – public restroom zone, 3 – open-air cinema zone, 4 – ceremonial event ground zone, 5 – zone of pavilions for selling food and souvenirs, 6 – café pavilion zone, 7 – photo zones and recreation areas, 8 – water canal zone, 9 – vehicle parking zone, 10 – Mt. Totokha zone.

Authors: Tetiana Ladan and students of the Department of architectural environment design Dmytro Riabets and Nataliia Demchenko, with the participation of Alona Starostenko, a student of the Department of architectural theory and architectural design.

The information and graphic materials for this publication were kindly provided by the author teams led by Tetiana Ladan.