HOUSING

The new vision for the Kharkiv masterplan seeks to upgrade and retrofit existing housing, recycling rubble and reusing materials to create lively and energy efficient neighbourhoods. An international competition calls for architects to showcase how concrete panel housing blocks can be repurposed for more energy efficient, safe and contemporary neighbourhoods.

Location

Housing

The Housing competition aims to create modern and sustainable housing for energy efficient neighbourhoods.

Housing Competition

The location of the residences that will be redesigned as part of the Norman Foster Foundation housing competition

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About the project

The winners of the international competition will showcase how concrete panel housing blocks can be repurposed for better community living.

residential buildings to be rebuilt

Concept Sketches & Diagrams

Concept Sketches

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Housing Stock

Most citizens in Kharkiv live in highly dense concrete panel housing that lack proper heat and sound insulation, and are of poor build quality.

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Design & Production

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