Russian shelling destroys constructivist landmark in Ukraine
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. More
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DZHUS designs metamorphosing Pseudo clothing collection
Ukrainian fashion house DZHUS has created a series of fashion pieces that can morph into different types of garments for its Autumn Winter 2022 collection, which features the brand's last designs before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. More
Victoria Yakusha designs furniture collection as homage to Ukraine
Ukrainian designer Victoria Yakusha has created her first collection of furniture following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which explores her connection to her homeland through a tapestry and animal-like seating. More
"Timber prices going up daily" in Europe due to Ukraine war
European architects and designers are struggling to source wood for their projects as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought imports from the region to a standstill, threatening stocks and driving up prices across the continent. More
More than 140 significant cultural sites damaged in Ukraine during war says UNESCO
Global heritage body UNESCO has reported that 143 culturally significant buildings have been damaged in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in late February. More
Ukrainian studios "need support from international clients now" to survive war
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. More
Commenter wants "Ukrainian architects to rebuild Ukraine"
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. More
Foster's plans for Kharkiv rebuild are "100 per cent ineffective" says Ukrainian architect
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. More
Ukrainian president tasks Balbek Bureau with building temporary housing near Kyiv
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Balbek Bureau to discuss the architecture studio constructing a temporary shelter complex near Kyiv to house locals while their homes are being rebuilt following Russia's invasion. More
Norman Foster "to assemble the best minds" to rebuild Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
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. More
"We want to make a strong statement and stay in Ukraine" say Kharkiv Architecture School principals
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. More
"I was woken up at 6am by a call from a friend: 'The war has started. Get up'"
Interior designer Katerina Kovalenko was forced to flee Ukraine in the early hours of the morning as Russian forces invaded. Here, she shares her story of returning to Milan, a city she once called home, as a refugee. More
Claesson Koivisto Rune designs prototype town hall to "assist in cementing democracy" in Ukraine
Architecture studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has created a prototype for an administrative town hall in Ukraine, which had been set for rollout across the country prior to the Russian invasion. More
Ukrainian fashion designer Irina Dzhus forms collection from selected garments saved in “horrific” escape from war
The founder of Ukrainian clothing brand DZHUS has created an impromptu collection based on a single suitcase of garments salvaged when she was forced to flee as Russian forces invaded. More
Commenter says "all refugee villages should be dignified"
In this week's comments update, readers are impressed by a blueprint for a modular village designed for Ukrainian refugees and discussing other top stories. More
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Architects and designers across Europe rally to help Ukrainian refugees find work
Individuals and organisations across Europe are pitching in to help Ukrainian architects and designers find work abroad as they flee the ongoing Russian invasion. More
Architects and designers launch fundraising initiatives to support Ukraine
Design studio Formafantasma and architectural photographer Edmund Sumner are among creatives selling work and raising money to help people affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. More
Balbek Bureau proposes "temporary but dignified" refugee villages for Ukraine's displaced
Kyiv practice Balbek Bureau has analysed refugee settlements around the world to develop a blueprint for a modular village that could provide emergency shelter for people made homeless during the war in Ukraine. More
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Ukraine invasion leading to "barbaric destruction of architectural heritage"
Conservation group Docomomo and UNESCO have said they are "deeply concerned" about the destruction of heritage buildings in Kharkiv following the invasion by Russia. More
Designers create illustrations to show solidarity with Ukraine
Studios and designers including Olafur Eliasson and Pentagram are sharing illustrations to show support for Ukraine following the invasion by Russia. We've rounded up 10 of the most striking. More