Architectural Forum: Inclusivity. Accessibility. Education

On February 16, an Architectural Forum was held for architects, builders, and developers on the topic: “Inclusivity. Accessibility. Education.”

Moderators:

Volodymyr Vysotskyi – Expert consultant on the accessibility of the built environment, co-founder of the universal design studio ORFO;

Dmytro Aranchii – Founder of Aranchii Architects;

Vlad Goldakovskiy – Founder of Goldakovskiy Group Architects, moderator of the working group on the development of the Urban Planning Code of Ukraine

Date: February 16, 2024 (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Location: Livoberezhna Exhibition Center (15 Brovarskyi Avenue, Kyiv)

Information by phone:

+380 44 461 91 28

Organizers: Premier Expo and DMNTR Media Group | “Home & Interior”

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Speakers:

Anna Denisenko – LUN City

Victoria Titova – CEO of Big City Lab

Yarema Dul – Project Manager of the “Barrier-Free Railway” initiative at Ukrzaliznytsia 

Tetyana Dubova – Deputy Director of the Retail Business Department at Oschadbank

Ksenia Semenova – Member of the Kyiv City Council

Yevgen Borisenko – Architect, urban planner,

co-founder of the Pro.UD expert center for universal design

Anna Iskierdo – Architectural Bureau – AIMM

Anton Cherkashin – Architect, CEO of buro A24D

Natalia Parkhitko – Deputy Head of the organization Dostupno.ua

Ruslana Velychko-Trifonyuk – Acting Executive Director of the Ukrainian Veterans Fund

Vitalii Dorokhov – Studio 68-32

Nina Matsyuk – Expert on Inclusivity and Accessibility

Yuriy Kaygorodtsev – Architect, PLITOS, in.Lab architects

Andriy Pavliv – ZELEMIN

Oleksandr Kashchenko – Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, KNUBA

Chemakina Oktyabrina – Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, NAU Anatoliy Davydov – Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture

Kyiv of the future in the vision of AIMM. Our new project.

The concept of a multifunctional public space that embodies the philosophy of harmonious coexistence of humans with nature and technology.

Its futuristic appearance reflects the idea of progress and innovation, while organic forms and landscape solutions seem to weave it into the fabric of the city, creating a place for recreation, learning and communication.

Recognition from NV: Anna Iskierdo’s Column Named Among the Top 25 of 2025

Anna Iskierdo’s column has been named among the Top 25 articles of the year by the NV editorial team

Read the article here: https://surl.li/rleetc

We are delighted to see that the issues we work on every day are resonating and becoming part of the public discourse.

We continue to talk about Kyiv—why the city looks the way it does and what can be changed.

For us, this is first and foremost about responsibility and everyone taking an active stance regarding the environment in which we live. For AIMM and Anna Iskierdo, this stance is a conscious choice.

With this understanding, we enter 2026: the world around us is shaped by our actions—and it is entirely up to us what it will be like tomorrow.

AIMM in 2025: Successes on the International Stage and New Horizons

For AIMM, 2025 was a period of unity, expansion, and establishing a strong presence on the international stage.

Our projects have been highly praised by the professional community from Europe to Asia.

In 2026, we will continue to implement our current projects and create architecture that impresses, unites, and helps us stand our ground and succeed.

Thank you to our partners and team.

Each of these victories is the result of our joint efforts

AIMM – Shaper of a New Architectural Aesthetic for Cities According to the UBA 2025

AIMM has been recognized as the “Shaper of a New Architectural Aesthetic for Cities” by the Ukrainian Building Awards 2025!

This award reflects fundamental changes in the industry. After all, today success in development and architecture is measured not by the height of buildings, but by the precision of responses to the challenges of our time

It was precisely this focus that became the key theme of the event of the year, which brought together market leaders to define new benchmarks.

During professional discussions, we concluded that the market has definitively shifted its priorities from the scale of construction toward projects with long-term value and social responsibility.

We analyzed the impact of the “zeitgeist”—how resource shortages and new safety requirements are forcing developers to move away from traditional approaches in favor of new housing models

We placed special emphasis on engineering resilience through case studies of fortifications and the implementation of BIM technologies, which are becoming the foundation of transparency in our interactions with international partners.

We thank the professional community for this recognition.

We continue to create projects that lay the foundation for a new architectural history of our cities

Supporting Future Architects: AIMM and the Steel Freedom Competition

For several years now, we have been supporting the top participants in the Steel Freedom student competition. For us, this is not a mere formality, but a sustained effort to work with those who will shape the country’s architecture in the years to come.

AIMM co-founder and creative director Anna Iskierdo is also serving on the competition jury this year, as is our tradition. Separately, we will select a team of finalists who will receive €1,000 for their education.

The architecture and construction sector is changing faster than traditional education can keep up with these changes. Therefore, our support for young professionals is a way to expand their opportunities and help them master the tools needed in real-world practice.

By investing in their education today, we are investing in the quality of our country’s architecture in the future.

Is the Ukrainian Construction Market Ready for New Challenges?

We often hear about reconstruction and international investment. But is the Ukrainian construction market ready to take on new challenges?

Maksym Myatko, CEO and co-owner of the AIMM architectural firm, analyzes the gap between investors’ expectations and the reality of our market exclusively for Liga.net.

One of the key issues is the perception of BIM technologies. For many, it’s still just a pretty 3D image. For the world, it’s a construction operating system that saves millions and makes projects transparent

We have been implementing BIM systems for over 11 years. We know that investors want to see not just drawings, but managed risks and the project’s lifecycle.

Why do we risk losing our partners’ trust if we don’t change our approach? Read about it in our new article here

ONOKY River Club – an investment

 ONOKY River Club is a club-style apartment resort and the most anticipated investment project in Transcarpathia. We have combined the “Balinese vibe” with the unique nature of the Carpathians. The complex forms a multifunctional environment where everyone will find their ideal vacation scenario.

We have integrated cottages and apartments into the landscape, surrounding them with high-quality infrastructure, including a 1,000-meter promenade, a large Wellness SPA, several pools, restaurants, and a separate kids’ club. At the heart of our architectural design is a self-sustaining ecosystem focused on long-term sustainability and quality of life.

Krauss Gallery – Contemporary Architecture in the Heart of Historic Kyiv

Krauss Gallery is our project in the very heart of Kyiv, demonstrating how contemporary architecture can be seamlessly integrated into the historic built environment.

We created a facade with a unique feature: the two lower floors are clad in 3D glass, which transforms into a stunning light show in the evening. This place will become a new destination for strolls.

To preserve the open space of the streets, we designed four levels of underground parking.

All utility lines are routed to the roof in a single unit. This allowed us to create clean facades without external air conditioning units and accessible rooftops without unnecessary shafts and ducts.

No two apartments inside are alike. This is a quiet, club-style residence with personalized solutions. Residents have access to terraces with views, a gym, a lounge area, and a children’s room.

Krauss Gallery — architecture that becomes art.

The full video is now available on YouTube