This village has a difficult history: at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, it was in the building of the local kindergarten that the occupiers placed one of the largest headquarters in the Kyiv region. Today, this building serves as a shelter during air raids for children, teachers, and residents of the village. The BUDMO team set out to rethink the space – to make it functional and safe.
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Before starting work on the project, the architects held a two-day workshop to better understand the real needs of the community.
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The first day was dedicated to children. Through games, drawing on the wall – which eventually became a mural, spatial models, and dialogue, the children shared their own ideas: some lacked a parkour area, some dreamed of a pool and swimming lessons, and some simply wanted to join a dance club.
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The second day was adult time. Parents, teachers, and anyone interested joined in creating a shared mural inside the shelter, which the children had started, and discussing the shortcomings and functionality of the space.
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The result was a wall with the inscription “SHINE” — as a symbol of inner light and community unity.
In parallel, the team conducted interviews to more deeply capture the needs of residents and determine priorities for future renovation.
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“Spaces should be created by those who will use them. And we are the ones who are ready to hear and implement this professionally,” BUDMO says.
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The project is being implemented in cooperation with the Buchanan community, with whom a memorandum was signed. The next step will be direct work on renovating the shelter — so that it becomes a place of communication, safety, and comfort, both during times of anxiety and after victory.
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