Design and Architecture of Memory Objects

The purpose of the article is to assess the possibilities and prospects of restoring damaged historical objects and architectural monuments as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2024. The article focuses on the need to memorialize such destroyed or damaged objects and to find ways to implement it. The research methodology is based on a combination of historical analysis and practical evaluation using survey and analytical approaches. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the combination of the analysis of the practical experience of restoring historical objects using the latest technologies and approaches, as well as taking into account the specifics of damage to architectural objects caused by the Russian-Ukrainian war. The study examines the optimal ways of restoring the object in order to preserve its historical value and cultural significance for the community, and also substantiates the possibility of the updated object to correspond not only or not so much to the original appearance of the projects, but to the combination of functional space with the idea of memorialization. In our opinion, the memorialization of the cultural object would be important in the historical aspect and would contribute to the maintenance of the patriotic spirit and the preservation of national memory. Conclusions. The study determined that the restoration of historical objects damaged as a result of Russian aggression is of great importance both for the preservation of cultural heritage and for the restoration of the socio-cultural life of the community. The main principles that will influence the formation and reconstruction in the post-war period are outlined. In particular, sustainability and systematicity, ensuring transparency and participation of communities in decision-making, using the best technologies and practices of European standards proven by experience will have a significant impact on the development of reconstruction. But due to a significant number of damaged historical objects, the prospects for their restoration are closely related to the help of the international community.