Design Brief

After any disaster within a community, whether natural or man-made, the question always arises of how the region will recover. What will serve as the catalyst for the community to reconnect? The proposed new Kherson Regional Library and the subsequent revitalization of Slavy Park aim to become this catalyst for the people of Kherson. The master plan includes a mixed-use structure that blends a library, retail spaces, and a community/cultural area. During wartime, this park became an empty reminder of what was lost to battle. By introducing this master plan, the goal is to reactivate the grounds and allow the park to once again evoke love, joy, and community. The unique design ensures that most of the structure is embedded in the site, following the park’s slope to preserve the sightlines of the neighboring residences. Elegant walking terraces will provide moments of respite, placed along the south edge at every level of the building, serving as a reminder of what was lost while allowing the memory of the site to remain a blessing to all. As the plan extends toward the Dnipro River, the project splits in two, opening toward the sunlight and creating a generous outdoor gathering space. This space will serve as the heart of a community farmers market, hosting local bakeries, shops, an apothecary, and general market stalls. By blending these typologies, the overall goal is to create a new signature location where the local community can bond and grow as they enter a new post-war era in Kherson.

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