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On November 25, Kyiv will host the METRONOM professional forum, dedicated to creating added value in cottage complexes through collaboration between developers and architects, according to the DMNTR (“Home and Interior”) media group, which is organizing the event.

The forum, titled “Developers + Architects Create Added Value in Suburban Housing Complexes,” will take place at Osvitoria Hub from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants will include representatives from development companies, architectural firms, investors, and real estate market experts.

The focus will be on the practical aspects of creating and implementing suburban residential projects, the impact of architectural solutions on the commercial appeal of real estate, investment efficiency, and the interaction between clients and architects.

A distinctive feature of METRONOM will be the format of joint presentations by developers and architects, who will together present completed or planned projects and explain the specifics of their concepts, architectural solutions, and economic models.

The program includes six such presentations. Each team will have 20 minutes for their presentation, followed by 10 minutes of commentary from independent experts on the solutions presented.

Specifically, in the first part of the forum, representatives of the O.Krasa project (Concorde Capital, Svitlo Development, and “Vidvazhnykh”) will speak alongside the MODUS architectural firm.

The development company “Creator-Bud,” represented by its owner Igor Guda, will share its experience in collaboration with AIMM Architecture.

Another presentation will be given by the Vlasne Misto development project in collaboration with the architectural teams at LAWA, Kudin, and Yod Group.

In the second part of the forum, BGV Development will present the Equides Villas project together with its architectural team.
EcoBud founder Pavel Somov and Ecobud Project representative Marina Kruglova will discuss their collaboration on development projects.

The final joint presentation will feature ODA Development founder Sergey Odarich and architect Igor Martin, founder of Martins Studio.

Following the presentations, there will be an expert discussion focused on the economics of cottage development, the investment appeal of suburban complexes, the role of architecture in determining the market value of properties, and the prospects for the development of this real estate segment in Ukraine.

The expert panel will include Sergey Samusev, founder and managing partner of ZV Development; Dmitry Karpilovsky, co-founder and managing partner of “UkrInvestClub”; and Andrey Dligach, Doctor of Economics, professor, founder and chairman of Advanter Group, and chairman of the Kyiv Foresight Foundation.

Also participating in the discussion will be Andriy Pashenko, founder and head of the “A. Pashenko” Creative Architectural Workshop, and Anna Laevskaya, CEO of Sigma+ and Chair of the Development Committee of the Confederation of Builders of Ukraine.

The forum will be moderated by Vladislav Mikhailenko, attorney, public figure, and member of the Kyiv City Council of the 7th and 8th convocations.

According to the organizers, METRONOM is primarily aimed at developers, investors, architects, construction company executives, landowners, and business representatives who are exploring investment opportunities in suburban residential real estate.

In addition to the main business program, the event will feature professional networking, informal discussions with participants and experts, a reception, a photo session, and a performance by jazz musicians.

The participation fee ranges from 2,500 to 10,000 UAH, depending on the ticket category.
The basic “Guest” ticket, priced at 2,500 UAH, includes participation in the business program, a seat in the auditorium, a coffee break, and access to networking.

The “Business” category, priced at 5,000 UAH, additionally includes priority seating closer to the stage, participation in the reception, and a photo session with participants.

The “Premium” ticket, priced at 7,500 UAH, includes a seat in the front rows, participation in a private networking session with developers, architects, and experts following the main program, as well as personalized access to the speakers.

The “Partner” package, priced at 10,000 UAH, includes all the benefits of the “Premium” package, the opportunity to give a short company presentation, a separate area at the reception, and an individual photo with the speakers and experts.

The METRONOM Forum will take place on November 25, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Osvitoria Hub, located at 2 Knyaziv Ostrozhskykh St., Kyiv.

Participants can register via the link: https://forms.gle/hhznkyTRYkCJhVho6.
For additional information on participation and ticket purchases, please contact the METRONOM project manager at 077 777 25 47 or 044 461 91 28.

The organizer, METRONOM, is the DMNTR media group (“Home and Interior”), which carries out informational, exhibition, and professional projects in the fields of architecture, design, construction, and real estate development.

“Open4Business” is the event’s media partner.