"Minimalism, Art Nouveau and Hi-Tek: Head of Kyiv Yosupova Design Studio told how war in Ukraine influenced the interior design

YouSUPOVA architecture and interior design studio, based 11 years ago, specializes in premium and business segments. In wartime, the architectural and interior market faces significant challenges that are associated with a decrease in the number of orders. During its existence, the studio founded in Kiev has successfully completed more than 400 projects not only in Ukraine but also in more than 10 other countries of the world. This includes apartments, cottages, townhouses, offices and shops.

YouSupova gives way to such styles as Loft, Modern, Art Deco, Hi-tech, ethno, but most minimalism. The studio mainly works with natural and environmentally friendly materials. The head of the studio, Dinara Yusupov, the indigenous Crimean, shares its history about changes related to the effects of the war for interior design: during the war we could not afford to leave our favorite profession, despite the danger of shelling and reducing the number of orders.

Despite obstacles and difficulties, our studio is constantly improving and transforming, studying new trends and technologies in the field of architecture and interior design. Our team has made the decision not only to adapt to reality, but also to pay attention to new directions. The first direction is to develop concepts for residential and public spaces that can ensure the safety of people in any critical situations.

We have started exploring advanced innovations, technologies and materials that can minimize the impact of various external factors that can disrupt the functioning of the dwelling and make the design stable.

The interior design is systematically updated with unusual materials, it is important for us to explore new stable materials and solutions that do not harm the environment, we have started to pay attention to the use of not only simple and available materials, but also those that can be created through additive technologies.

I am proud that my architectural and interior design studio can provide customers with a full range of services, including not only interior design, but also high quality engineering. We understand that the introduction of modern innovations in residential premises is of great importance.

Therefore, we offer the installation of lithium batteries, solar panels, heating radiators, antipotop sensors, water purification systems, air purification and moisture, as well as integration of a smart home and security system. The studio team seeks to ensure that electricity or other household problems do not become a nightmare for our customers. Together, we create living spaces that combine comfort, autonomy and resistance to unforeseen situations.

We are ready to help our customers to fulfill our dream of a modern and functional home, in which they will feel cozy and protected at any time. Talking about public safety, we want to give our Ukrainian cities the concept of modern bus strokes, which are not only aesthetically attractive, but most importantly, capable of protecting people from fragments.

We noticed that during air alarm, surface public transport stops traffic, and people in such situations immediately need the closest shelter - the closest opportunity can only be at a bus stop. The second direction is participation in architectural competitions. We are convinced that this industry will actively develop in our country, and we want to contribute to the transformation and restoration of cultural objects of Ukraine.

Our team seeks to help restore, improve and modernize infrastructure that reflects our culture and history, corresponding to the spirit of time. We strive for our projects to be not only attractive, but also modern, functional and safe for our users. Our team is full of enthusiasm and devotion to achieving these goals. We confidently overcome the obstacles, and our goal is to create spaces that bring joy and inspiration to our clients, as well as contribute to the development of our society.