Circulation Apartment: Functional Modern Design in Kyiv
Introducing Circulation Apartment, a modern functional apartment located in the historical center of Kyiv, Ukraine. Designed by Dolgopiatova in 2022, the project was completed in the midst of a full-scale war.
The building was originally built in 1909, with a major reconstruction in 1950 after the bombing and fire in 1941. Embossed friezes with neo-classical ornamental motifs adorn the facade, while inside the apartment features solutions from the old interior in a modern interpretation. As the name suggests, the apartment also features a circle shape, which can be found on the facade of the building, the balcony railing, and the historical building opposite.
About Circulation Apartment
Revitalizing Kyiv’s Historical Center: A Modern Apartment Transformation
A picturesque view of the National Academic Franco Theater and the statue of Independence Square set the scene for a remarkable apartment transformation in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine. The project began in 2020, just before the start of the global pandemic, and was completed in 2022 during a full-scale war.
Built in 1909, the building was originally constructed in functional modern style, but underwent a major reconstruction in 1950 in response to a devastating firebombing in 1941. Additional support beams, screeds, and other elements appeared in the structure, causing alteration in the planned layout and decorative solutions.
Designing with History in Mind
The apartment’s facade f...
