Kyiv: Architectural Guide. 100 Iconic Buildings since 1925

Kyiv has been the site of the Euromaidan and the hybrid war in eastern Ukraine and on the Crimean peninsula, leading to an open Russian war of aggression. The Kyiv Architectural Guide presents over 100 buildings worth seeing from 100 years of the city's history, showcasing the city's avant-garde architecture, Stalin-era palaces, Soviet modernism, and significant construction projects since independence. It proves that Kyiv is an inseparable part of the European community of nations, where mutual respect of values counts more than the power of the strongest.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: DOM Publishers

Since the Euromaidan, Kyiv has emerged as a pivotal crossroads where the destiny of Europe is being determined between the East and the West. Simultaneously, the hybrid war in eastern Ukraine and on the Crimean peninsula has escalated into an overt Russian aggression. The capital Kyiv has witnessed significant damage to vital infrastructure and notable buildings, underscoring the gravity of the situation. To provide a comprehensive exploration of Kyiv's architectural heritage, the Kyiv Architectural Guide presents a captivating collection of over 100 buildings spanning 100 years of the city's history, meticulously compiled by Ukrainian architectural historian Semen Shyrochyn. This architectural guide delves into the diverse tapestry of Kyiv's architectural landscape, showcasing avant-garde residential complexes, imposing palaces from the Stalin era, iconic designs of Soviet modernism, and the most significant construction projects built since independence. Spanning over 300 pages, this comprehensive guide firmly establishes Kyiv as a city that transcends its national borders, becoming an integral part of the European community of nations. Here, mutual respect for values takes precedence over the sheer power of the strongest. This title is proudly 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.

Dimension: 245 x 133 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783869228549