Woven Campus, Rebuild Ukraine Proposal
Aerial view of Woven Campus
Stitching together a resilient future
The Woven Campus reimagines State Tax University’s war-torn campus as a unified, resilient institution. In the aftermath of war, the campus is reconnected through a new central hub that links two surviving buildings, serving as both a physical bridge and a symbolic gathering point for students, faculty, and the wider community.
Threading the Needle between Campus, City, and Country
A looping, single-story mass timber roof structure stitches the campus together, organizing a network of indoor and outdoor spaces around a central promenade. This flexible infrastructure supports university programming, energy systems, and future expansion. Designed with universal accessibility at its core, the campus prioritizes inclusivity for returning veterans and individuals with diverse mobility needs.
Interior view looking at the courtyard
Tied to Tradition
Rooted in Ukrainian heritage, the design reinterprets vernacular elements—gabled roofs, wooden joinery, and decorative patterns—into modern architectural forms. Motifs drawn from traditional embroidery (vyshyvanka) and the krayaka belt are subtly woven into the building details and facade, affirming the cultural identity symbolizing resilience and continuity in the face of disruption.
Rooted in Resilience
Constructed from sustainably sourced Ukrainian timber, the project contributes to environmental restoration and supports local industries. This regenerative approach not only addresses the physical reconstruction of the campus, but also fosters long-term ecological and economic resilience for the region. The result is a design that gracefully weaves together past and future, tradition and innovation, shelter and identity.
Project plans demonstrating different interior conditions
Sections through the three project conditions
Project Team
Christian Stayner, Benzi Rodman, Erik Tsurumaki