The Architect’s Stair #3 competition Honorable mention winner - Andrii Kovalskyi

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the Honorable mention winner of our The Architect’s Stair #3 competition – Andrii Kovalskyi from Ukraine!

Andrii Kovalskyi

Please tell us about your company (when it was founded, where it is based, how many employees, etc) Alternatively, if you do not have a company, please give us some insights on your own professional/academia background.

Furniture and product designer based in Ukraine (Lviv), working at the intersection of product design, architecture, and spatial thinking. I design furniture, lighting, and interior objects, and create high-quality 3D visuals for brands and studios

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

Focus on minimal, well-constructed furniture and spatial concepts. Projects include chairs, sofas, modular systems, and small-scale architectural interventions. I also develop visual content for brands and interior environments.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

Architecture shapes how people interact with space at both object and urban scale. It combines function, clarity, and responsibility for creating adaptable and relevant environments.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

I participate to test spatial ideas and explore concepts beyond commercial limits. Competitions also allow me to engage with architectural and urban contexts on a conceptual level.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

Competitions accelerate growth and help build a strong, multidisciplinary portfolio. They improve conceptual thinking and the ability to communicate ideas across design and architecture.