Holy Trinity Church in Kyiv by Aranchii Architects has been shortlisted among the Top 5 Best Public buildings in the World at the Archello Awards 2025.

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Located in Kyiv’s Obolon district, the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church combines sacred architecture, a landscaped public square, and an integrated air raid shelter — a vital response to Russia’s ongoing aggression. The project offers a safe, welcoming environment for worship, gatherings, and daily life. Seasonal greenery and open space foster community bonds, while the shelter remains seamlessly accessible in times of danger. This is a place of faith, care, and resilience in the heart of the city.

In the Obolon district of Kyiv, the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church emerges as more than a sacred building — it is a contemporary public space shaped by the realities of wartime Ukraine. Amid Russia’s ongoing aggression and the constant threat of missile attacks, the integration of a fully functional air raid shelter into the church’s structure is not an optional feature, but a life-saving necessity.

— Source: Archello Awards 2025

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