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12/05/2026

Watch Episode 7 of the UREHERIT podcast series on Youtube!

What happens when heritage meets contemporary technology? This episode explores how new materials, research tools, and engineering solutions are reshaping the way historic buildings are studied, restored, and adapted — without losing what makes them valuable. Moving between traditional building knowledge and modern technologies, it asks where innovation truly helps, and where careful restraint is essential.
The conversation brings together perspectives from research and hands-on practice, with insights from Henriette Ejstrup and Volodymyr Gaidar. Through examples of non-invasive investigation, digital documentation, and carefully integrated technical systems, the episode shows how technology can be used not to dominate heritage, but to support informed, site-specific decisions and long-term resilience.

Leading partners of the activity “Materials and Technologies in Restoration” are Det Kongelige Akademi The Institute of Technology and Architecture (DK) and The Національна Спілка Архітекторів України - НСАУ (UA).

Co-funded by the Kūrybiškos Europos biuras / Creative Europe Desk LT
Podcast series are moderated and recorded by UREHERIT partner organization Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine.

This video series was developed within the UREHERIT project in collaboration with the following partner institutions: National Union of Architects of Ukraine (NUAU); Ro3kvit; CNAPPC – National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists; Architects Association of Lithuania; Royal Danish Academy – Institute of Technology and Architecture; Estonian Association of Architects; Architects Chamber of Romania; Architects Sweden; Kharkiv School of Architecture; Bundeskammer der Ziviltechniker:innen (BKZT); and Bundesarchitektenkammer (BAK).

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What happens when heritage meets contemporary technology? This episode explores how new materials, research tools, and engineering solutions are reshaping th...

03/05/2026

Watch Episode 6 of the UREHERIT podcast series on Youtube.

How do we learn to work with heritage in a time of war and recovery? This episode looks at education as a critical space where new approaches to heritage regeneration are formed — not only through theory, but through real decisions, real places, and real responsibility. It asks how professionals can be prepared to work with damaged, layered, and often contested heritage, and to understand it as a resource for sustainable development, cultural continuity, and community life.
The episode first focuses on CPD Ukraine, a professional development course built around real projects from across the country. Here, learning happens through concrete cases rather than abstract tasks: practising architects and planners work with existing heritage sites, developing strategies that combine conservation, adaptive reuse, economic models, and community needs. Project planning, collaboration, and strategic thinking emerge as essential skills alongside design, linking heritage values with everyday decision-making at the local level.
The focus then shifts to KHSA bachelor’s education in architecture, where students are introduced to heritage as a complex, living process from the very beginning of their careers. Through courses centered on adaptive reuse and sensitive reconstruction, they learn to work with layered histories, social values, and questions of identity — treating heritage not as a limitation, but as a foundation for contemporary architectural practice.

Leading partners of the activity “CPD program on integrated heritage recovery” are Architects Sweden (SE) and The National Union of Architects of Ukraine (UA). In cooperation with Swedish Institute
Leading partners of the activity “Undergraduate Course for Third-Year Architecture Students “Critical Reconstruction” is Kharkiv School of Architecture (UA).

Co-funded by the Kūrybiškos Europos biuras / Creative Europe Desk LT
Podcast series are moderated and recorded by UREHERIT partner organization Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine.
This video series was developed within the UREHERIT project in collaboration with the following partner institutions: National Union of Architects of Ukraine (NUAU); Ro3kvit; CNAPPC – National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists; Architects Association of Lithuania; Royal Danish Academy – Institute of Technology and Architecture; Estonian Association of Architects; Architects Chamber of Romania; Architects Sweden; Kharkiv School of Architecture; Bundeskammer der Ziviltechniker:innen (BKZT); and Bundesarchitektenkammer (BAK).

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How do architects and planners learn to work with heritage in a time of war and recovery?This episode explores education as a practical tool for regeneration...

03/05/2026

19/04/2026

Day 1 of the final UREHERIT Conference is now available to watch.

Bringing together over 100 participants from across Europe and Ukraine, the opening day in Chernivtsi focused on some of the most urgent questions shaping heritage recovery today — from assessing war-related damage to ensuring inclusive reconstruction, transparent design processes, and the future of modernist housing.

The programme featured four thematic sessions with contributions from leading experts representing partner organisations.

Watch the full recording to explore the discussions, methodologies, and perspectives that defined three years of UREHERIT collaboration:

5 likes. "4th Final Conference Ureherit Day 1"

13/04/2026

Episode 5 of the UREHERIT podcast series is now available.

This episode explores how heritage recovery can become a shared, participatory process rather than the sole responsibility of institutions and experts. Focusing on inclusive methods, it highlights how collective action—through hands-on restoration, community engagement, and on-site learning—can help restore not only damaged sites, but also their social meaning.

Drawing on international collaboration and experiences from Ukraine, the discussion examines how participatory approaches can build local capacity, develop practical skills, and support long-term recovery strategies rooted in everyday use.

The episode features Raluca Munteanu (Pro Patrimonio), Ștefan Bâlici (Ordinul Arhitecților din România), and Hanna Havryliv (Спадщина.UA / Heritage.UA / Палац Розділ / Rozdil Palace ), bringing together perspectives from both European and Ukrainian contexts.

Leading partners of the activity “Method for inclusive heritage recovery” are Romanian Order of Architects (RO) and Ro3kvit Urban Coalition for Ukraine (UA). In cooperation with: UAHerit, Rozdil Palace, BUR, The Ambulance for Monuments, Pro Patrimonio, Studio Govora

Co-funded by the Kūrybiškos Europos biuras / Creative Europe Desk LT

Podcast series are moderated and recorded by UREHERIT partner organization Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine.
This video series was developed within the UREHERIT project in collaboration with the following partner institutions: National Union of Architects of Ukraine (NUAU); Ro3kvit; CNAPPC – National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists; Architects Association of Lithuania; Royal Danish Academy – Institute of Technology and Architecture; Estonian Association of Architects; Architects Chamber of Romania; Architects Sweden; Kharkiv School of Architecture; Bundeskammer der Ziviltechniker:innen (BKZT); and Bundesarchitektenkammer (BAK).

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How can heritage recovery become a shared process rather than the responsibility of experts alone?This episode looks at participatory approaches that combine...

07/04/2026

If you missed the conference — or are still waiting for the recorded sessions — explore the key themes through our podcast series.

4th episode is now out, focusing on participatory processes in heritage protection and the Urban Hacks methodology — showing how collaborative, on-site formats can support community-driven recovery in Ukraine.

The discussion features Ülar Mark (Eesti Arhitektide Liit, Architect, Design & Spatial Strategy Advisor), Mae Köömnemägi (Eesti Arhitektide Liit, Urban Hack project lead, Architect), and Iryna Yakovchuk (Operational and community development manager CF "CO-HATY").

The episode was developed within the UREHERIT project in collaboration with its partners, with the activity led by the the Estonian Association of Architects and Ro3kvit Urban Coalition for Ukraine (UA). In cooperation with: Swedish Institute, Shared City, UN Habitat, EstDev, CoHaty, Kalush City Council, Zhytomyr City Council, Lviv City Council..

While the UREHERIT programme is coming to an end, the podcast series continues — with 8 episodes released every Tuesday, presenting the key outcomes of the project.
Co-funded by the Kūrybiškos Europos biuras / Creative Europe Desk LT
Podcast series are moderated and recorded by UREHERIT partner organization Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine.

Urban Hacks are hands-on, fast-paced events where people come together to rethink places that matter — from abandoned buildings to entire neighborhoods. This...

31/03/2026

Day 2. 4th Public Conference “UREHERIT: architects for heritage in Ukraine”

Continuing at the Faculty of Architecture of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University the second day of the final UREHERIT Conference featured two thematic sessions focused on capacity building through continuous professional development and education, highlighting the importance of knowledge-sharing and long-term skills development for heritage-led recovery.

Day 2 Highlights – 21 March

The conference opened with welcoming speeches by Olga Terefeyeva, followed by thematic sessions:

Session 5. Capacity building: continued professional development in the practice

Contributions from Pehr Mikael Sällström and Eugenia Bevz (Architects Sweden), alongside Olena Oliynyk, Oleksandr Chyzhevsky (Національна Спілка Архітекторів України - НСАУ), and Ukrainian experts Mariana Kaplinska, Ihor Bokalo, Svitlana Biruk, and Olexander Kryzhanivskiy, presenting pilot projects and future perspectives for professional training.

Session 6. Capacity building with education

Presentations from Mykola Bevz (Lviv Polytechnic National University), Iryna Matsevko (Kharkiv School of Architecture), and Yevhenii Popovych and Kateryna Herych (Чернівецький національний університет імені Юрія Федьковича ). The session was moderated by Tetiana Balukova (Львівська міська рада), followed by a joint discussion.

The conference marked not only the conclusion of two intensive days of exchange, but also the closing chapter of the UREHERIT project. It ended with sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, partners, and participants whose commitment, resilience, and collaboration made this journey possible.

Deep appreciation is extended to the entire UREHERIT consortium. A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Olga Terefeyeva for her outstanding dedication in organising this final gathering, and to the UREHERIT team.
Co-funded by the Kūrybiškos Europos biuras / Creative Europe Desk LT

26/03/2026

Day 1. 4th Public Conference “UREHERIT: architects for heritage in Ukraine”

The final UREHERIT Conference in Chernivtsi, despite the ongoing war, brought together over 100 participants both in person and online, with experts joining from Lithuania, Ukraine, Romania, Italy, and Estonia.

The day’s programme featured four thematic sessions covering heritage value and damage assessment, participatory approaches to reconstruction, architectural design competitions, and the holistic renovation of modernist housing. Together, they reflected the progress and key outcomes of the three-year UREHERIT programme.

Day 1 Highlights – 20 March

The conference opened with welcoming speeches by Rūta Leitanaitė (Lietuvos architektų sąjunga, UREHERIT Coordinator), Oleksandr Chyzhevskyi (National Union of Architects of Ukraine), and representatives of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, including Rector Ruslan Biloskurskiy and Dean Yevheniia Novak.

The UREHERIT project presentation was delivered by Rūta Leitanaitė, followed by thematic sessions featuring speakers from partner organisations:

Session 1: Heritage Value and Damage Assessment
Contributions from Olena Oliynyk (National Union of Architects of Ukraine), Henriette Ejstrup (Det Kongelige Akademi), Marcello Rossi (Consiglio Nazionale Architetti Pianificatori Paesaggisti e Conservatori, Italy), and Mariana Kaplinska and Ihor Bokalo (Ukraine), addressing methodologies, valuation systems, and war damage assessment.

Session 2: Participatory Approaches in Heritage Reconstruction
Presentations by Daryna Pasyuta (Ukraine), Daniela Calciu (Ordinul Arhitecților din România), and Ülar Mark (Eesti Arhitektide Liit), alongside Mariia Ufimtseva and Fulco Treffers (Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine), focusing on inclusive tools and community engagement.

Session 3: Architectural Design Competitions
Contributions from Katharina Fröch and Sebastian Jobst (BKZT, Austria), Anna Bondar, and Kateryna Khmelna (Ukraine), exploring competitions as instruments for quality and transparency.

Session 4: Holistic Renovation of Modernist Housing
Presentations by Rūta Leitanaitė, Martynas Marozas (Lithuania), Oleksandr Anisimov (Ukraine), Daria Ozhyhanova (Kharkiv School of Architecture), and Ruta Slavinskaite (KTU Kauno technologijos universitetas/Kaunas University of Technology) highlighting integrated approaches to housing renewal.

The day concluded with an honorary address by the National Union of Architects of Ukraine and a special presentation of participants and winners of the NSAU Prize review-competition in Chernivtsi, held at the Shevchenko Hall of the University, engaging the local architectural community.
Co-funded by the Kūrybiškos Europos biuras / Creative Europe Desk LT