Daria Yurkevich

The principles that guide my work — Architecture for People.

I capture my focus on creating architecture and places that center on the experience of the people who use them, and are sensitive to the context in which they reside. I look at each project and consider the context, I think about its public nature and how the spaces I create can be enhanced and transformed.

The work of mine combines a strong conceptual and theoretical approach with a thorough study of programmatic needs, with the aim of addressing contemporary issues in architecture.

In this spirit, I embrace challenges and scales of work ranging from buildings to public spaces to interiors, and across cultural, residential and commercial uses.

My primary goal is that my designs should achieve a maximum effect with a minimum of conceptual and material means. One of the dominant elements of my work is minimalist. I believe that space, form and light is the main concept of buildings. It is expressed in the principle “Less is more”.

Ukraine, Kiev

tel|+380932792896

email|i@daria-yurkevich.com

Preschool

location|Kyiv, Ukraine
area|1 500 m²

architect|Daria Yurkevich

The children’s educational space is located in the existing school building on the relief. The task was to adapt the building to the educational needs of the educational institution.

The entire building can be conventionally divided into three main zones: an educational space for preschoolers (5-6 years old) on the first floor, classrooms for school-aged children (7-8 years old) on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and a large open space-hub with a cafe and a library, teaching and technical premises on the ground floor. It’s a central gathering space for students and teachers to collaborate and relax. The open terrace on the 3rd floor provides an opportunity for children to grow plants and flowers and connect with nature and learn about the environment.

The use of light wood and concrete textures adds a touch of modernity, while different accent colors on each floor add a pop of vibrancy. This interior design strikes a balance between functionality and comfort, creating a good learning environment for children.

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Preschool

residential building

apartment in Odessa

Preschool

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residential building

apartment in Odessa