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Norman Foster releases manifesto outlining his vision for Kharkiv, Ukraine as a 'city of the future'

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APRIL 20, 2022

As the Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine grind on, the leadership of one of the country’s most affected cities is already planning future rebuilding efforts after taking a special meeting with Norman Foster.

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Norman Foster "to assemble the best minds" to rebuild Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

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APRIL 21, 2022

British architect Norman Foster has met with the mayor of Kharkiv to discuss the rebuilding of the Ukrainian city following extensive damage suffered during the Russian invasion. Above: Norman Foster intends to contribute to the rebuilding of Kharkiv. Top: the city has been heavily damaged in the war.

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Foster's plans for Kharkiv rebuild are "100 per cent ineffective" says Ukrainian architect

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APRIL 27, 2022

Plans for British architect Norman Foster to lead the reconstruction of Kharkiv are premature and neglect other cities across Ukraine that have also been destroyed by Russian troops, according to Slava Balbek of local architecture studio Balbek Bureau. Norman Foster (above) is set to lead the reconstruction of Kharkiv (top).

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"We want to make a strong statement and stay in Ukraine" say Kharkiv Architecture School principals

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APRIL 8, 2022

Staff and students of a Ukrainian architecture school have restarted classes in temporary facilities and are creating emergency housing in Lviv after they "desperately fled" the besieged city of Kharkiv at the start of the war. "We People desperately fled the city in cars.". It is quite a peaceful city," explained Drozdov. "It

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Foster + Partners and BIG to help Turkey rebuild post-earthquake

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

British architecture practice Foster + Partners and Danish studio BIG have been selected to help rebuild Hatay following the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake in February. The focus for Turkey Design Council's rebuild with Foster + Partners and BIG is currently on the Hatay province in the southeast.

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Russian shelling destroys constructivist landmark in Ukraine

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AUGUST 22, 2022

The constructivist Railway Workers Palace of Culture in Kharkiv is the latest culturally significant building in Ukraine to have been severely damaged by the Russian invasion. A Russian bomb caused severe damage to the back of the Railway Workers Palace of Culture, one of #Kharkiv ’s constructivist architectural gems.

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Revival is a concept for a demountable and scalable school in Ukraine

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AUGUST 8, 2022

Ukrainian architecture studio Zikzak has designed a collapsible, modular school building that aims to restore infrastructure that was destroyed as a result of the Ukraine War. Read: Norman Foster "to assemble the best minds" to rebuild Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. War causes irreparable damage very quickly.

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More than 140 significant cultural sites damaged in Ukraine during war says UNESCO

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JUNE 15, 2022

Global heritage body UNESCO has reported that 143 culturally significant buildings have been damaged in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in late February. As of 8 June, the UN agency had verified damage to 143 sites across Ukraine caused after Russian troops crossed the border on 24 February. Photo by Fotoreserg.

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Baltic Architects Unions Association withdraws from UIA over Ukraine war

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JULY 7, 2023

The association for architects from Latvia , Estonia and Lithuania has withdrawn from the International Union of Architects as it has not suspended the memberships of Russia and Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine. The war in Ukraine, which began on 24 February 2022, has entered its second year. Photo by Kairi Rand.

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"Rebuilding under missiles is bold but we can't afford to wait" say Ukrainian architects

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, Dezeen spoke to the architects and designers already working to rebuild their homeland. In a demonstration of remarkable Ukrainian resilience, several rebuilding initiatives are taking place across the country despite continued Russian attacks on civilian areas.

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Ukraine Cultural Heritage Grant Award by ALIPH + Getty

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Ukraine Cultural Heritage Grant Award by ALIPH and Getty, Building protection in conflict areas, Architecture. Ukraine Cultural Heritage Grant Award by ALIPH and Getty : News. Location: Ukraine. ALIPH and Getty Partner to Protect Cultural Heritage in Ukraine . Ukraine Cultural Heritage Grant Awarded by ALIPH and Getty.

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Ukrainian president recruits Balbek Bureau to build temporary housing near Kyiv

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APRIL 26, 2022

Located between the cities of Bucha and Irpin, the short-term housing scheme is set to accommodate between 1,300 or 5,000 people left dispossessed in the region, which was heavily damaged by Russian troops as they attempted to storm the Ukrainian capital. Shelter could also offer temporary workspaces.

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Commenter wants "Ukrainian architects to rebuild Ukraine"

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APRIL 27, 2022

In this week's comments update , readers are debating Norman Foster's meeting with the mayor of Kharkiv to discuss the rebuilding of the Ukrainian city and discussing other top stories. Hiring Ukrainian architects to rebuild Ukraine would be nice," said Jacapo on the other hand. Readers are divided.

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Ukrainian studios "need support from international clients now" to survive war

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APRIL 29, 2022

Architecture and design studios in Ukraine have told Dezeen that they desperately need work on projects abroad in order to keep running during the ongoing Russian invasion. "We Guess who wants to build a new restaurant in Ukraine where you cannot be sure where a Russian rocket or bomb will hit the next day?"

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Norman Foster releases manifesto outlining his vision for Kharkiv, Ukraine as a 'city of the future'

Norman Foster "to assemble the best minds" to rebuild Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

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