This reconstruction proposal for a multi-apartment residential building in the northern Saltivka district of Kharkiv (78 Natali Uzhvi Street) aims to restore and modernize a structure that has suffered substantial damage. The project’s primary goal is to provide safe, comfortable, and contemporary housing for both current and future residents.
The concept includes preserving stable sections of the existing building while replacing the damaged ones using Speedstar modular units, enabling faster construction and reducing disruptions to the surviving structure. The façade reconstruction is carried out using Kingspan insulated panels, improving the building’s energy performance and giving it a renewed architectural identity.
A key aspect of the project is improving accessibility. Many Soviet-era buildings fail to meet modern inclusivity standards, so the design incorporates ramps and increased clearances within apartments to ensure usability for residents with limited mobility.
An essential safety feature is the integration of mamaks (Merhav Mugan Komati) — protected safe rooms located on each floor. These spaces provide shelter in case of danger and are included in both the new and reconstructed parts of the building. Mamaks on the ground floor are designed with exits on two opposite sides of the structure to enable rapid evacuation.
This project combines modern technologies, safety measures, and social responsibility, creating a renewed living environment tailored to the needs of today’s community.
