As part of the new Masterplan for Kharkiv, the Norman Foster Foundation, in collaboration with the Kharkiv City Council, UNECE, Arup, and a group of local and international professionals, is launching an international competition to reimagine the heart of the city and create a new landmark.

This initiative invites innovative design solutions for two pivotal components: an iconic building—the Regional Administration Building—and the public realm of the adjacent Freedom Square. The proposals should offer a holistic intervention that envisions a vibrant, prosperous future while enhancing Kharkiv’s historical significance and urban identity.

Participants will be tasked with developing concept-level design proposals. After the winners are announced, the selected proposals will have the potential to be further developed into detailed designs for construction in cooperation with the City Council, local professionals and stakeholders.

This competition presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of Kharkiv’s city center, harmonizing respect for its rich heritage with a vision for the future.

Register here.