Why We're Different
Look, we could tell you about all our awards and degrees, but honestly? What matters is that we've spent years figuring out how to make buildings that don't just look good but actually improve the neighborhoods they're in. Every project's a chance to do something meaningful.
Olena Kovalenko
Principal Architect & Founder
M.Arch, LEED AP BD+C, 18 years experience
Started this whole thing back in 2011 after spending way too many years watching developers throw up soulless boxes around Kyiv. My thing's always been about making sure every structure tells a story and respects what's already there. When I'm not obsessing over facade details, you'll find me advocating for better zoning laws at city council meetings.
Dmytro Shevchenkov
Senior Urban Planner
M.U.P, CNU-A, 14 years experience
Got into urban planning because I couldn't stand watching my neighborhood lose its character. These days I spend most of my time figuring out how to fit new development into existing communities without turning everything into a parking lot. The best compliment I ever got was someone saying they didn't even notice we'd added 50 units to their block.
Kateryna Bondarenko
Sustainability Specialist
B.Arch, BREEAM AP, 9 years exp.
Joined the team because I was tired of "green" buildings that were just slapping solar panels on regular designs. Real sustainability means thinking about materials, local climate, and how people actually use spaces. I've probably annoyed everyone here by questioning every material choice, but hey, that's what they hired me for.
Andriy Melnyk
Commercial Design Lead
M.Arch, AIA, 12 years exp.
Started out doing residential work but found my groove with commercial spaces. There's something about creating an office or retail space that actually makes people want to be there - not just another corporate box. I'm big on natural light and flexible layouts because, let's be real, businesses change fast and buildings need to keep up.
Iryna Tkachenko
Interior Design Director
B.F.A Interior Design, 11 years exp.
You can have the most beautiful building in the world, but if the inside doesn't work, nobody's gonna be happy. I focus on making interiors that feel right - not trendy, just timeless and comfortable. Spent years learning which materials actually age well and which ones start looking dated after two years. It's all about getting the details right.
Vasyl Hrytsenko
Heritage Conservation Architect
M.Arch, Heritage Spec., 16 years
Old buildings have stories that deserve to be heard. I've made it my mission to restore historic structures in a way that honors their past while making them functional for today. Every restoration's like solving a puzzle - figuring out original techniques, tracking down period materials. It's detective work, really.
Natalia Kravchuk
Senior Project Manager
PMP, B.Arch, 13 years exp.
Someone's gotta keep all these creative minds on schedule and budget, right? That's where I come in. I make sure projects actually get built instead of staying beautiful ideas on paper. After doing this for over a decade, I've learned that good communication prevents about 90% of construction headaches.
Yuriy Petrenko
Architect II
B.Arch, 5 years exp.
Still learning every day, but that's what keeps it interesting. My focus lately's been on residential projects - trying to figure out how to make apartments that don't feel like cookie-cutter boxes.
Sofia Lytvyn
Architectural Designer
B.Arch, 4 years exp.
Joined fresh out of uni and haven't looked back. Working mainly on urban planning projects, learning from Dmytro. There's something cool about seeing how small design choices ripple out across a whole neighborhood.
Maksym Boyko
BIM Coordinator
B.Tech Arch, 6 years exp.
I'm the tech guy who makes sure everyone's models actually talk to each other. Spent years perfecting our BIM workflow so we catch problems before they show up on site. It's all about the details.
Oksana Savchenko
Landscape Designer
B.L.A, 7 years exp.
Buildings don't exist in a vacuum - they need proper landscape integration. I work on making sure there's actual green space that people will use, not just decorative plants nobody cares about.
