A Vision for Mariupol: The Easternmost Gateway of Europe

The City of Mariupol's heroic defense and systematic destruction at the beginning of the Russian invasion have made it an international symbol of senseless brutality and Ukrainian defiance. A multidisciplinary team of architects, planners, Mariupol residents, and outside experts envision the rebirth of their beloved city following its liberation. They illustrate the case for planning rebuilding while the city is still under occupation to exorcise the scars of war and colonialism and establish a viable economy and human-centred city that draws strength from its tragic past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: DOM Publishers

The City of Mariupol's courageous defense and methodical devastation at the onset of the Russian invasion have made it an international emblem of senseless brutality and Ukrainian resilience. The devastated city today still bears the ashes of that resistance. Join a diverse team of architects, planners, Mariupol residents, and outside experts as they envision the rebirth of their beloved city following its liberation. Inspired by the unwavering faith and determination of the Ukrainian people to rebuild, the authors join forces with displaced Mariupol residents to envision a dynamic future for Mariupol that will commence the day the Ukrainian flag rises. Despite the scarcity of reliable information and the challenges of communicating with the scattered population, the team illustrates the case for planning rebuilding while the city is still under occupation, both to exorcise the scars of war and colonialism and to establish a viable economy and human-centered city that draws strength from its tragic past. This title is part of the Histories of Ukrainian Architecture program initiated by DOM publishers in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine's sovereignty on February 24, 2022.

The City of Mariupol's courageous defense and methodical devastation at the onset of the Russian invasion have made it an international emblem of senseless brutality and Ukrainian resilience. The devastated city today still bears the ashes of that resistance. Join a diverse team of architects, planners, Mariupol residents, and outside experts as they envision the rebirth of their beloved city following its liberation. Inspired by the unwavering faith and determination of the Ukrainian people to rebuild, the authors join forces with displaced Mariupol residents to envision a dynamic future for Mariupol that will commence the day the Ukrainian flag rises. Despite the scarcity of reliable information and the challenges of communicating with the scattered population, the team illustrates the case for planning rebuilding while the city is still under occupation, both to exorcise the scars of war and colonialism and to establish a viable economy and human-centered city that draws strength from its tragic past. This title is part of the Histories of Ukrainian Architecture program initiated by DOM publishers in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine's sovereignty on February 24, 2022.

Weight: 706g
Dimension: 213 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783869226309