Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered one of the most severe housing crises in contemporary Europe. Millions of people have been displaced, while hundreds of thousands of residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed. Beyond the immediate need for reconstruction, the crisis has revealed long-standing structural challenges in Ukraine's housing sector, raising urgent questions about governance, social housing, urban resilience, and the future of rebuilding.
In this lecture, architect and urban planner Andrii Shtendera (Lviv) will examine the evolution of socially oriented housing in Ukraine and discuss the role of public policy, existing housing stock, retrofitting, and new construction in responding to the current crisis. Drawing on both professional experience and ongoing research, the presentation will explore how housing reconstruction can contribute to creating more resilient and inclusive cities.
The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Bohdan Cherkes (Lviv), Marina Kramarenko (Odesa), Ihor Nadkernychnyi (Vinnytsia), and Haris Piplas (Zurich), who will reflect on current challenges and future perspectives for housing development and reconstruction in Ukraine.
When: Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 PM
Where: Architekturschaufenster, Waldstraße 8, 76133 Karlsruhe
Admission: Free. Registration required via email:
Via Zoom: https://kit-lecture.zoom-x.de/j/62117912949?pwd=zekQi9C9WEzUFK9cmv85PaIzDVZcJc.1