Organized by DIY Ukraine, this competition invites designers, architects, and urban planners worldwide to create innovative street furniture for Kontraktova Square in Kyiv, Ukraine. Following tactical urbanism principles, proposals should emphasize flexible, easy-to-build-and-remove interventions that also adopt trauma-sensitive design strategies—ensuring the space feels safe, welcoming, and inclusive.

Participants are encouraged to use sustainable materials, inclusive design practices, and user-friendly features that foster everyday comfort, social interaction, and respect for the square’s cultural heritage. By championing cost-effective, quickly deployable, and empathetic solutions, this initiative strives to transform Kontraktova Square into a people-centered, resilient public space – despite the constant threat of attack – and to set a new standard for reimagining historic urban centers both in Ukraine and around the globe.

Deadline: 29 January 2025