Who We Really Are

We're not just drawing buildings - we're figuring out how people actually want to live, work, and hang out in urban spaces. That's been our thing since day one.

Our studio workspace

The Origin Story

Back in 2011, a couple of us were sitting in a cramped Kyiv cafe, sketching ideas on napkins and complaining about how most new buildings looked soulless. We'd just left positions at big firms where everything felt... formulaic, y'know? Cookie-cutter designs that ignored what the city actually needed.

So we started Stellar Quinthos with one simple goal: design spaces that people genuinely enjoy being in while not trashing the planet in the process. Sounds obvious, right? But you'd be surprised how often that gets forgotten.

Fast forward to now - we've grown from that initial three-person team to a crew of passionate architects, urban planners, and sustainability nerds who still get excited about solving spatial puzzles. We've tackled everything from compact residential units to sprawling commercial complexes, always keeping that original mission front and center.

How We Got Here

2011

The Beginning

Three architects with laptops and lots of caffeine started sketching out what sustainable urban design could actually mean for Kyiv.

2014

First Big Break

Landed our first major commercial project - a green building that actually got people talking. Suddenly, clients started getting what we were trying to do.

2017

Urban Planning Division

Expanded into full urban planning after realizing individual buildings only tell part of the story. Neighborhoods matter more.

2020

Heritage & Restoration

Started working on heritage buildings because, honestly, Kyiv's got some gorgeous old structures that deserve better than demolition.

2024

Today

Still pushing boundaries, still learning, still believing that architecture should make life better - not just look good in photos.

Our Philosophy (Without the Jargon)

Look, we could fill this section with fancy architectural terms, but here's what actually drives us...

Sustainability That Works

We're not slapping solar panels on things and calling it green. Real sustainability means designing buildings that'll last, use resources smartly, and adapt as needs change. It's about the long game.

Human-Centered Design

Buildings are for people, not awards. We spend time understanding how folks will actually use a space - not just how it'll photograph. Sometimes that means breaking conventional design rules.

Context Matters

Every site has a story - the neighborhood, the history, the way light falls at different times. We're not dropping the same design everywhere. Cookie-cutter isn't our style.

Adaptable Spaces

Life changes, businesses pivot, families grow. We design with flexibility built in so spaces can evolve without needing complete overhauls every few years.

The Faces Behind the Blueprints

Meet some of the folks who make things happen around here

Team member
Olena Kovalenko

Lead Architect

Been with us since 2013. Has this uncanny ability to see potential in impossible spaces.

Team member
Dmytro Shevchuk

Urban Planning Director

Former city planner who got tired of red tape. Now he's reshaping how we think about neighborhoods.

Team member
Yana Bondarenko

Interior Design Lead

Joins form and function like nobody else. Also makes the best office coffee, which matters.

Team member
Andriy Melnyk

Sustainability Specialist

The guy who keeps us honest about our green claims. Data-driven and slightly obsessed with energy efficiency.

Want to Work Together?

Whether you've got a full project brief or just an idea you're kicking around, let's talk. We're always up for interesting challenges.