Projects offering solutions to real societal needs, as well as those focused on the development of urban space and contemporary architecture — these are the types of works by graduates of Sumy National Agrarian University (SNAU) that received high praise from the professional jury at the XXXI International Review-Competition of Qualification Works in Architecture and Urban Planning.
The competition took place from September 22 to 26 at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, bringing together 28 higher education institutions from Ukraine and Western Europe to review over 400 qualification projects. Participants presented work in the fields of architecture, urban planning, design, fine arts, and restoration. The entries were evaluated by a jury comprising leading industry experts, including representatives from the National Union of Architects of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Academy of Architecture, and the Scientific-Methodological Subcommittee on Architectural Education under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
Amidst this professional competition, graduates of SNAU’s “Architecture and Urban Planning” educational-professional program— at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels — earned distinctions. Two projects received First-Class Diplomas, and another two received Second-Class Diplomas. This achievement serves as recognition of the quality of training provided to future architects at the university, as well as the relevance of the topics explored by its graduates.
A First-Class Diploma was awarded to the master’s qualification project by Liudmyla Kolesnikova, titled “Architectural and Planning Organization of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Centers: A Case Study of the Konotop District, Sumy Region.” Her academic supervisor was Dmytro Borodai, Candidate of Architecture and Associate Professor. Daria Strokach received another top-tier award for her bachelor’s thesis, “Hotel and Restaurant Complex in the City of Sumy.” Her supervisor was Artem Borodai, Candidate of Architecture and Associate Professor.
Tetiana Sharaputina’s master’s thesis, “Architectural and Planning Strategies for Cottage-Style Residential Housing for Internally Displaced Persons: A Case Study of the Sumy Region,” was awarded a 2nd-degree diploma. Her academic supervisor was Dmytro Borodai, Candidate of Architecture and Associate Professor.
Alina Onda also received a 2nd-degree diploma for her bachelor’s thesis, “Museum of Contemporary Art in the City of Lviv.” Her academic supervisor was Artem Borodai, Candidate of Architecture and Associate Professor.
The themes of the recognized projects demonstrate how architectural education integrates creative design with responses to specific societal needs—ranging from rehabilitation infrastructure and housing for internally displaced persons to the development of urban environments and cultural spaces.
Securing four awards in such a major competition is the result of the hard work put in by the graduates and their academic supervisors. It also serves as proof that the professional work produced at SNAU is highly regarded at both the national and international levels.
Sumy National Agrarian University extends its gratitude to the competition organizers — Yurii Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University — for the opportunity to present student projects to the broader professional community.
We take great pride in the achievements of our students, graduates, and faculty, and we wish them continued success in their creative and professional achievements!
