Ukrainian architectural project wins Architecture Press Release Award for first time

The prestigious Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2025, organized by one of the leading representatives of the architectural press Architecture Press Release, was awarded to an architectural project from Ukraine for the first time.

As Shotam writes, this was announced by Mykola Kabluka, the founder of the lighting company Expolight, who worked on implementing the project.

Architects Dmytro Volik and Ksenia Donetska designed the Uspenska Square project in Dnipro, which has garnered Ukraine's first Urban Design & Architecture Design Award.

The following companies participated in the implementation of the idea:

• AKAM,
• Expolight,
• KOMPAN.

"Uspenska Square is one of our favorite projects in Dnipro, and we're very proud of it. I've often said that neither London nor New York has achieved this level of innovation. It incorporates cutting-edge lighting and unique features, like a lamp with a caustic effect, unmatched worldwide," Mykola Kabluka wrote.

He pointed out that the square's design resembles interwoven threads, highlighted by an innovative lighting solution. 

As a person enters, motion sensors trigger lights that respond to each step, creating an interactive experience.

Mykola Kabluka explained that this symbolizes man's interaction with the city and its impact on space.

The project also reached the finals of the ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards and became one of the five finalists.

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It should be noted that Lviv became the first Ukrainian city to receive the status of the European Youth Capital. From April 3 to 5, an official ceremony, an evening of remembrance and events for young people from all over the country will be held as part of this event.

It was also reported that Ukrainian artist Pavlo Makov became the laureate of the prestigious international prize "Leonardo Sciascia amateur d'estampes", awarded for outstanding graphic art achievements. The artist's works will be exhibited in several cities in Italy, and then transferred to a collection in Milan.