The preliminary cost of remodeling Ukrainian House in central Kyiv into the new office of President Volodymyr Zelensky could cost more than Hr 300 million. If the project is approved, construction would take from six to 10 months, according to 33BY Architector Founder Ivan Yunakov, the co-author of the project.
“The team has been working for about two months. We are preparing terms of reference so that the design institute, having access to classified information, can make a technical assignment project … I think it’s quite possible to start construction if all the approvals are given in a month,” he said on July 3 evening.
Yunakov said the cost of reconstruction of administrative buildings approved by the Ministry of Regional Development could amount to about Hr 300 million, adding, “The final amount will be known after taking into account all engineering costs.”
“With proper financing, it will take from six to 10 months to implement it. The main task is to dismantle and remove engineering equipment, make underground parking,” he said, adding that the project will also have a small one-story glass building built that will house the citizens’ reception center and information center.
In general, the project of the office of the president is designed for 500 jobs. It is planned to equip the landscape area and launch the upgraded fountain.
In addition, according to him, the infrastructure of the office will include gyms, conference rooms and public space – the two floors will work on the co-working principle.
