Women in Architecture Ukraine. Reflect - React - Response.

SYMPOSIUM
Part 1 /2. WIA Ukraine. Reflect - React - Response.
The entire event will be in English.

The ongoing defensive struggle against the russian war of aggression since early 2022 has led to a strong shift in values in Ukrainian society and a rethinking of our identity. The engagement with this change is the occasion and subject of our WIA 25 contribution.

As part of the first WIA Ukraine event during the WIA25 Festival, we want to address perspectives for the reconstruction of Ukraine in the context of cultural identity, building culture and sustainable development, as well as the role of female architects in shaping the country's future.

Under the motto "Reflect-React-Response", we explore the historical context of Ukraine's past, the reaction of Ukrainian architects to current crises, and our responsibility for the future.

The WIA Ukraine network was founded in 2025 as part of the WIA Festival and in cooperation with B D A Berlin.

Opening. Building Culture.
13:00 Panel Discussion WIA Ukraine / B D A Berlin. Similarities and differences regarding aspects of building culture in Germany and Ukraine.

BDA Berlin:
Elke Duda. Architect BDA ao, Women in Architecture (WIA) festival advisory board 2021/ 2025 - visibility of women in building culture.
Benita Braun-Feldweg. Architect BDA, Founding Partner of bfstudio Partnerschaft von Architekten mbB Berlin.

WIA Ukraine:
Anastasiya Ponomaryova. Ukraine. Co-founder of NGO Urban Curators and СO-HATY initiative, Board Member of Swiss Network with Ukraine.
Kateryna Yarova. Ukraine. Founder and Chief Architect IK-architects.

Part 1. Our Past and Reflection.
Factors in the development of Ukraine's architectural identity. The visibility and role of female architects in different historical epochs.
14:00

"Western Architects in Ukraine from the late 19th to early 20th century."
Olga Konovalova. MSc in Architecture and PhD student at ETH Zürich. Architect EM2N.

"War as a factor of transformation: the city before and after. Consequences of military operations on urban life, urban planning structure and architecture."
Svitlana Smolenska. Doctor of Architecture. Historian and Professor of Architecture.

"Ukrainian Female Architect. History and Present." Ukrainian/English (Translation)
Anna Desiatnychuk. Architect, Interior designer.

15:15

Women who care. Women's initiatives for the preservation of Ukraine's cultural heritage. -“Save Kvity Ukrainy”. Presentation
Anna Potanina. Master of Architecture. Member of “Save Kvity Ukrainy” initiative.

Project Assistant in Initiative Wohnungswirtschaft Osteuropa (IWO) e.V. -“Bradtman’s Dacha”. Short movie. Anna Iakovlieva. Master of Architecture. Founder of the “Bradtman’s Dacha” initiative.

Part 2. Rethink and Take Action. If not now, when? Present and current initiatives by female architects that are already changing Ukrainian society.
16:15

"Architecture from a woman's hand: Current statistics and insights into women-led offices and initiatives"
Ira Kychata. M.A. Architecture. Head of Berlin office at kister scheithauer gross architekten and stadtplaner.

Remarkable and contemporary: Outstanding projects by Ukrainian female architects. “CO-HATY”
Anastasiya Ponomaryova. Co-founder of NGO Urban Curators and СO-HATY initiative, Board Member of Swiss Network with Ukraine.

"Rethink and take action: Female-led social projects and initiatives in response to current challenges". Short movie.

18:00 - 20:00 GET TOGETHER

EXHIBITION
Alongside the main block, an interactive exhibition and video projection will run in the adjacent room. The exhibition engages visitors with questions about supporting Ukraine now and visions for its reconstruction. Ongoing video projections explore Ukraine's social initiatives and projects across time: from the preservation of the past and identity, to those addressing current challenges, to future-oriented strategies and innovations.

Datum
Sunday, 22.6.2025, 13 - 20:00Uhr

Ort
feldfünf im Metropolenhaus, Fromet-und-Moses-Mendelssohn-Platz 7-8, 10969 Berlin

Anmeldung
Register for WIA Ukraine Symposium + Roundtable ↗

Women in Architecture Ukraine. Future and Our Response.

Roundtable.
Part 3. WIA Ukraine. Reflect - React - Response.
“Future and Our Response” is the third segment of the WIA Ukraine program. It focuses on the future and our collective response to the challenges caused by global crises. This event serves as an active platform for dialogue and action, fostering collaboration and envisioning Ukraine's architectural future. Two interactive roundtable formats facilitate these discussions: "Vision Kitchen", a strategic and intellectual space for future-focused discussions, and "Network Bar", designed to connect professionals, foster new collaborations, and provide mutual support. Through these formats, the event aims to inspire proactive engagement and strengthen the architectural community in times of change.

The WIA Ukraine network was founded in 2025 as part of the WIA Festival and in cooperation with B D A Berlin.

Datum
Thutsday, 26.6.2025, 18 - 21:Uhr

Ort
B D A Galerie, Mommsenstraße 64, 10629 Berlin

Anmeldung
Register for WIA Ukraine Symposium + Roundtable ↗

More Info https://www.instagram.com/wia.ukraine/

Akteur:innen
WIA Ukraine in Kooperation mit B D A Berlin

Team
Olena Kobets, Ira Kychata, Kseniia Chebina, Yevheniia Likhachova, Yana Bas, Ivanna Papushenko, Olha Konovalova, Veronika Zapukhla, Yana Brukhovetska, Olga Barsukova, Vasylysa Shchogoleva.

Grafikdesign
Yana Bas

Informationen (update)
www.bda- berlin.de