Leading partners: Swedish Architects, National Union of Architects of Ukraine
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The CPD Ukraine program was a continuous professional development program for architects, urban planners and other key personnel in Ukraine. It focused on participatory and sustainable urban planning and architectural design for rebuilding with cultural heritage as a resource. It served as an educational platform for mutual knowledge exchange between professionals from Ukraine and the EU, with a focus on developing pilot projects together to establish a model for professional cooperation. The CPD program acted at large to keep the participants updated on the development in the field of planning for reconstruction in Ukraine through invitation of speakers, experts and through advice on the pilot projects. In this way the participants, through their projects, become connected to networks of experts and funding resources in Europe.
The CPD Program targeted the professionals who are currently working in a field of built environment as planners, architects, administrators, teachers or PhD students that are interested in developing their skills in pilot project development for sustainable rebuilding in Ukraine with heritage. The program was based on the involvement of the participants in the program’s development. This was achieved through an open call for participation, two Q&A sessions (held in December 2023 and January 2024), and a questionnaire. We received 95 applicants forming 43 teams. A total of 12 projects and 35 individual team members were selected.
The 12 pilot projects, which were developed as part of a broader capacity building effort during the CPD, aim to empower professionals in architecture, planning, and heritage conservation to lead sustainable recovery efforts in their communities. Each team, composed of local experts and stakeholders, addresses a specific heritage challenge—from war-damaged structures to underutilized historical sites, seeking innovative and context-sensitive solutions that combine preservation, adaptation, and community engagement.
Location of pilot projects on the map of Ukraine: 1. Bobrovytsya , 2. Ivano-Frankivsk, 3. Drohobych, 4. Slavske, 5. Kharkiv, 6. Chernivtsi, 7. Zaporizhzhia, 8. Mykolaiv, 9. Dnipro, 10. Kryvyi Rih, 11. Kamyanka, 12. Slovyansk.
These twelve initiatives represent a diverse and ambitious portfolio of heritage recovery efforts, each grounded in local knowledge, collaborative planning, and a shared vision for a resilient cultural future in Ukraine.
List of pilot projects:
1. Revitalization Concept for Katerynych Palace, Bobrovytsia. Team: Oksana Khoroshavina, Julia Petrenko. This initiative proposes a sustainable reuse concept for the historic Katerynych Palace, transforming it into a community hub while preserving its architectural significance.
2. Restoration and Adaptation of the Potocki Palace Complex, Ivano-Frankivsk. Team: Anna Serbin, Larysa Polishchuk, Volodymyr Gaidar. This project focuses on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic Potocki Palace, aiming to reintegrate it into the urban fabric and enhance its cultural value for the city and its residents.
3. Drohobych Saltworks Industrial Complex. Team: Vitaliia Barkar, Daria Korba, Ksenia Paltsun. This project promotes the conservation and adaptive reuse of Drohobych’s historic saltworks, a unique industrial heritage site, to support local identity and economic diversification.
4. Slavske Ukrainian Wooden Architecture: Research and Preservation. Team: Mariana Kaplinska, Ihor Bokalo, Andriy Kotlarchuk, Solomiia-Yustyna Andrushchuk, Sergii Yaremchuk. The team is documenting and developing preservation strategies for endangered wooden architecture across Ukraine, with a focus on vernacular structures and community heritage.
5. Spatial Audit of Kharkiv. Ihor Lialiuk. A comprehensive spatial audit to evaluate damage, identify heritage assets, and inform post-war urban planning that respects and revitalizes Kharkiv’s historic environment.
6. Planning Policy and Zoning in UNESCO Zone, Chernivtsi. Team: Svitlana Biriuk, Anastasia Shevchenko, Katerina Korobko. Focusing on the UNESCO listed areas in Chernivtsi, this project seeks to harmonize urban planning and zoning regulations with international conservation standards and local development needs.
7. Revitalization of Historic Blocks, Zaporizhzhya. Team: Svitlana Zaharova, Dmytro Romanov, Artem Ichetovkin. Concentrating on neglected central 22 The Pilot Projects districts, this project aims to regenerate Zaporizhzhya’s historic blocks through heritage-sensitive urban interventions.
8. Revitalization of the House of Officers, Mykolaiv. Team: Yevhen Polyakov, Maria Tokar, Katerina Hmelna. Targeting one of Mykolaiv’s cultural landmarks, this project plans the rehabilitation of the House of Officers into a multipurpose public and cultural space. 9. Historical Architectural Plan for Dnipro.Team: Ivan Revskiy, Sergiy Revskiy, Olga Podushkina. Aiming to lay the groundwork for preservation-focused urban development, this team is creating a comprehensive historical and architectural plan to guide future planning decisions in Dnipro.
10. Zhovtnevyi Quarry Restoration, Kryvyi Rih. Team: Hanna Kulvanovskaya, Viktoria Patsiuk, Mykyta Oliynyk. This initiative merges ecological restoration with socio-economic development, reimagining the post-industrial quarry site as part of a broader “Green Vision” for Kryvyi Rih.
11. The Way to Heritage: Kamyanka Community Development. Team: Olena Zhukova, Olesya Chagovets, Tamila Chupak. The team is integrating cultural heritage into community development planning, fostering local pride and sustainable tourism through heritage pathways and public spaces.
12. Old Town Cemetery Memorial Park, Slavyansk. Team: Anna Viazovska, Vitaliy Viazovskiy, Evgeniya Kalugina. Focused on the transformation of a neglected cemetery into a memorial park, this project seeks to honor local history while providing a reflective green space for the community.
The CPD Ukraine was a one-year capacity-building program for professionals. It focused on integrated heritage recovery. The program was structured around six study modules, each lasting three days and occurring approximately every two months. Each module required about 30 academic hours of engagement, including preparation, participation in seminars and workshops, study tours, and travel. Some modules, like Modules 1 and 3, were more intensive, each accounting for 60 academic hours and earning participants 2 academic credits. In between the modules the teams developed their projects with advice from dedicated experts and general advice from supervisors. The program emphasized practical, project-based learning.
Participants were expected to contribute to the planning of heritage recovery projects aimed at securing funding, although preparing a full application is not part of the formal course load and is estimated to require an additional 100 hours per project. Each project also received 20 hours of supervision, aligned with standard funding call requirements. To earn a certificate for a module, project teams must ensure attendance at the workshop (with at least one team member), attend lectures (in person or online), and submit a completed work task. This included carrying out a stakeholder involvement activity to ground the objectives of the project in the real needs and priorities of the local community. To be awarded a diploma for the entire program, participants must attend at least four modules, contribute to the final exhibition, and submit a completed project plan.
“UREHERIT: Architects for heritage in Ukraine. Recreating identity and memory” is a project co-funded by the European Union under a dedicated call for proposals to support Ukrainian displaced people and the Ukrainian Cultural and Creative Sectors. The project is a cooperation between the consortium of 11 organizations: Architects Association of Lithuania (LT), Architects Sweden (SE), Federal Chamber of Architects and Chartered Engineers BKZT (AT), Royal Danish Academy, The Institute of Technology and Architecture IBT (DK), Romanian Order of Architects OAR (RO), The National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists CNAPPC (IT), Federal Chamber of German Architects BAK (DE), Estonian Association of Architects (EE), The National Union of Architects of Ukraine (UA), Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine (UA), Kharkiv School of Architecture (UA) with the Architects’ Council of Europe (EU) as associated partner.
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