Architects Around the World Protest Ukraine Invasion
Foster + Partners joined the list of firms suspending work in Russia, as a public letter of protest written by Russian designers was removed from the Internet
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, artists and designers around the world have been quick to denounce the military action by stopping involvement in projects within the country. Leading Western architects, including OMA, Zaha Hadid Architects, and David Chipperfield Architects, are now joining the effort by suspending work in Russia.
Netherlands-based MVRDV was one of the first major firms to halt work in the country, announcing on February 28 that it is ceasing work on five ongoing projects in Russia, including the 170,000-square-foot "Red7" apartment complex in Moscow. On the same day, the International Union of Architects (UIA) issued a statement offering support to those affected by the conflict: "On behalf of the international community of architects, we condemn any act of violence or war affecting the well-being and dignity of humans, join the global appeal against war and call for the immediate restoration of peace," the statement reads.
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