Norman Foster Foundation announces jury panel for Kharkiv Freedom Square Revival competition

The Kharkiv Freedom Square Revival competition is organized by Buildner, the Norman Foster Foundation, the Kharkiv City Council, UNECE, and Arup. It invites architects and urban planners worldwide to reimagine Kharkiv's Regional Administration Building and Freedom Square, spaces deeply connected to the city's history yet in need of transformation to meet future aspirations. 

Norman Foster 

Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners and President of the Norman Foster Foundation, Foster is a leading figure in sustainable architecture and urbanism. He heads the United Nations Forum of Mayors and has been awarded prestigious honors, including the Pritzker Prize and the Order of Merit. 

Deborah Berke   

Dean of the Yale School of Architecture and founder of TenBerke, Deborah Berke is recognized for her significant works, including the Residential Colleges at Princeton University and the Yale School of Art. She is an educator, a member of the Pritzker Prize jury, and a champion of sustainability and social equity in architecture. 

Vishaan Chakrabarti   

Founder and Creative Director of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), Chakrabarti has led transformative projects like New York’s Penn Station redesign and Detroit’s Michigan Central Station. He is an experienced urban designer, educator, and author, with a global portfolio of public and cultural works. 

Beatriz Colomina   

A distinguished architectural historian, Colomina is a professor at Princeton University and a prolific writer on architecture and media. Her research and exhibitions, such as "Sick Architecture" and "Radical Pedagogies," explore the intersections of architecture, technology, and culture. 

Anupama Kundoo   

An architect and professor at TU Berlin, Kundoo focuses on low-impact, socially responsible architecture. Her work emphasizes material research and sustainability, earning her numerous awards, including the UNESCO Global Award for Sustainable Architecture. 

Maksim Rozenfeld   

An architectural historian and professor in Kharkiv, Rozenfeld is a prominent advocate for the city’s architectural heritage. He plays a key role in Kharkiv’s redevelopment and collaborates with international organizations to shape its future. 

Stuart Smith   

Director at Arup and leader of its structural team in Germany, Smith has been involved in major global projects, including the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing. His expertise in circular economy principles drives his work toward decarbonizing the built environment. 

Brinda Somaya   

Founder of Somaya and Kalappa Consultants (SNK), Somaya is an architect and urban conservationist known for projects that blend historical preservation with social progress. She is a leading voice in architecture, with over four decades of experience in integrating sustainability and equity into her designs. 

Moshe Safdie   

With a career spanning over six decades, Safdie is known for his socially responsible designs and innovative urban planning. His work includes world-renowned cultural and civic institutions, and he has received numerous awards, including the Gold Medals from both the AIA and RAIC. 

Igor Terekhov   

The current Mayor of Kharkiv, Terekhov has been instrumental in the city’s development and defense. With a background in public administration, he is committed to rebuilding Kharkiv and enhancing its social and economic prospects in the wake of conflict.

Competition Schedule:

• Closing date for registration: 5 November 2024

• Closing date for project submission: 26 November 2024, 23:59 (London time)

• Announcement of the winners: 13 December 2024

The competition is open to all. 

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