CUSTODIANS OF UKRAINIAN ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
NGO Renovation Map promotes a careful renovation and re-use of Ukrainian historical buildings since 2019.
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THE MAP OF ABANDONED AND DAMAGED BUILDINGS
KYIV
CHERNIHIV
325 BUILDINGS
130 LANDMARKS
A database of abandoned urban spaces and historical buildings in danger.
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Projects
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23.05.2024
Old Kyiv Breweries
A Journey through Kyiv's Brewing Culture: Discovering Historic Breweries with Varvar Brew
01.02.2022
"In Search of Abandoned Podil"
A course, dedicated to Kyiv Podil's abandoned buildings, has combined renovation theory, hands-on activities and urban field research.
24.09.2023
To Preserve Heritage: Experience of Bosnia and Herzegovina
NGO Mapa Renovation and NGO Vitsche made and released a pilot study on heritage conservation in Bosnia and Herzegovina during and after the war. You can read about the relevant experience and the role of deliberate destruction of heritage in the paper study and the digital one.
01.06.2021
“Kvity Ukrayiny”
The Renovation Map supports the advocacy group "Save Kvity Ukrainy" who advocates the preservation of “Kvity Ukrainy", the iconic modernist building in Kyiv.
Abandoned historical buildings, century-old ruins and small yet beautiful authentic houses, hidden from passers-by.
They are witnesses of the past, the embodiment of traditions and our architectural heritage.
Right now many of them are in danger. Unregulated development, inefficient heritage protection policy and russian aggression are the main reasons.
That's why we must promote preservation and protect Ukrainian architectural heritage in all its diversity.
We mustn't leave the next generation with less heritage than our ancestors saved for us.
Our methods
RESEARCH
We explore and document abandoned buildings, many of which are historical ones. We believe that open and well-organized data about these buildings will help to put them back into the vibrant life of our cities.
EDUCATION
Our multidisciplinary team shares knowledge and hands-on experience with the public to promote sustainable urban transformations.
PRESERVATION
In addition to long-term methods of impact such as education and public discussion, we protect architectural heritage right now from immediate threat through legal support and applications for protective status.
NETWORKING
Active urban residents are real change makers. We provide tools and support to local communities in their struggle for architectural heritage.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTIONS
We share ideas of careful renovation, contextual design and preservation of our heritage. We design temporary architectural transformations of abandoned buildings trying to reintegrate them into the urban space and city life.
SHARE OUR VALUES AND WANT TO HELP?
A movement for saving historical buildings exists due to the team's enthusiasm, our volunteers' energy and active locals' support. Join us!