Connecting Architecture: Revitalization of Odesa's Cruise Port

The project aims to restore and transform Odesa’s cruise port, reconnecting it with the city and its people. It reimagines the war-damaged site, re-establishing links between the waterfront, the historical city center, and the community. By blending architecture and urban planning, the design turns a previously isolated industrial zone into a vibrant public space, integrating maritime functionality with urban life.

A central feature is a loop-shaped bridge that links the city center to the waterfront, symbolizing reconnection and enabling seamless movement through the site. This approach fosters accessibility, fluid spatial flow, and social interaction, transforming the port into a people-oriented environment with public spaces, cultural venues, and commercial amenities.

The approach emphasizes sustainability by revitalizing existing infrastructure, integrating green spaces, and ensuring accessibility throughout. The design explores the boundary between architecture and urbanism, offering an inclusive, resilient waterfront that celebrates Odesa’s heritage while embracing its future.