"We deplore the Russian invasion of Ukraine" says Norman Foster
UK studio Foster + Partners and Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron are the latest major practices to withdraw from projects in Russia, following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More
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This week architects and designers responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
This week on Dezeen, we covered the reaction to the war in Ukraine, which has led to studios withdrawing from projects in Russia and the country being condemned by architects and designers. More
David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects suspend work in Russia
Architecture firms David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects have announced they are halting work on projects in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More
Russian architects condemn Ukraine invasion in open letter
More than 6,500 Russian architects, designers and urban planners have signed an open letter to condemn the invasion of Ukraine and "demand the immediate end of violent war". More
Six contemporary interiors by Ukrainian designers that showcase the nation's creativity
As the ongoing Russian invasion forces designers and architects to shut their studios and seek safety, interior designer Katerina Kovalenko selects six interiors that represent contemporary Ukrainian design for this special lookbook. More
Dezeen Agenda
Dezeen Agenda
Designers react to the Ukraine invasion in today's Dezeen Agenda newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Ukrainian architects and designers, who told Dezeen how they had shut studios, paused projects and sought shelter in the wake of Russia's invasion. More
MVRDV withdraws from Russia projects "in solidarity" with Ukraine
Dutch studio MVRDV has halted work on all five of its projects in Russia, including its Red7 tower in Moscow, following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More
"Those who do not condemn Russia's actions support them" says National Union of Architects of Ukraine
The National Union of Architects of Ukraine has called upon the International Union of Architects to revoke Russia's membership of the global institution, following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More
Architects, designers and cultural institutions show solidarity with Ukraine
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, the curators of the Russian pavilion at this year's Venice Art Biennale and the International Union of Architects are among a growing number of individuals and institutions to show support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion last week. More
"Every Ukrainian soul is fighting now" say architects and designers as Russia invades
Architects and designers in Ukraine have told Dezeen how they have been forced to shut their studios, pause their projects and seek shelter or flee their country as Russian forces invaded this week. More
Zaha Hadid Architects begins construction on Ukrainian metro stations
British firm Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction on three new stations for the Dnipro Metro in Ukraine as part of a four-kilometre line extension. More
Video shows pop-up synagogue in Ukraine unfolding like a book
This short film by photographer Iwan Baan shows the Babyn Yar Synagogue designed by Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects opening and closing. More
YODEZEEN inserts atmospheric Japanese restaurant in former Kyiv Arsenal building
Restrooms housed within a red metal mesh structure and a central open kitchen feature in this Japanese restaurant in Kyiv by local architecture and design firm YODEZEEN. More
Cafes
Cafes
YOD Group installs pixel-like mosaics inside Kyiv coffee bar
DOT Coffee Station in Kyiv by architecture and design studio YOD Group features an interior with "weird, sincere and universal" mosaic tiles arranged to look like pixels on a screen. More
Balbek Bureau slashes through walls in understated Kyiv tattoo parlour
Balbek Bureau has translated the minimalist artistic style of Kyiv tattoo parlour 6:19 Studio into a sparse and desaturated interior. More
Yakusha Design balances rough and smooth surfaces in Kyiv eatery Istetyka
Bumpy clay walls and rough concrete surfaces are tempered by smooth steel and polished stone in this Kyiv restaurant designed by local studio Yakusha Design . More
"The whole thing feels quite magical" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are enchanted by a pop-up synagogue in Ukraine and sharing their views on other top stories. More
Manuel Herz Architects creates synagogue that opens like a pop-up book
Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects has created a pop-up synagogue at Babyn Yar in Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of a massacre that took place during the Holocaust. More
Olga Fradina uses dark colours and natural textures to create cosy Kyiv apartment
Interior designer Olga Fradina has reorganised the plan of this small apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine, to incorporate a dark-hued, open-plan living area where the owner can host meditation and tea ceremonies. More
Sivak & Partners imagines contemporary beachside guest suite in Odesa
Craggy rock walls and a hot-spring style bathtub would feature in this imaginary Odesa hotel room that interior design studio Sivak & Partners has envisioned in a series of renderings. More