# Renovated Exhibition Halls FORMA Remakes Pavilion 13 in Kyiv into a Cultural Beacon By Amy Duong | Published 2025-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-13 References: [ribbon-int.org](https://ribbon-int.org/)  Kyiv studio [FORMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forma-collection) has revived Pavilion 13: a 1967 Soviet-era coal-mining exposition hall into a vibrant contemporary art space dubbed the Pavilion of Culture. Led by Iryna Miroshnykova and Oleksii Petrov, the renovation restored the building’s late-modernist character by stripping away layers of past interventions, sealing the facade, replacing windows, and upgrading infrastructure. The layout retains iconic features like the steel-framed glazing, exposed columns, and a spiraling subterranean walkway descending to a coal mine model. The reopening in June premiered Шубін ([SHUBIN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricon-residential)), a commissioned installation by Sam Lewitt exploring coal mining memory and the politics of extraction through film, neon signage, and reconstructed display pieces. A parallel Shubin Talks series of screenings and discussions rounded out the launch, positioning Pavilion 13 not only as preserved architecture but as a resilient public forum for cultural discourse in Ukraine. Image Credit: Vitallii Halanzha ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 46% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cultural Revitalization of Historic Spaces:** Transforming historical and industrial spaces into modern cultural venues provides a dual function of preservation and innovation, attracting a new audience and redefining their significance. - **Integrative Art Installations in Architecture:** Utilizing immersive art installations within architectural structures engages visitors through a multisensory experience that connects history with contemporary issues. - **Interactive Public Forums in Art Venues:** Creating discussion platforms linked with art exhibitions fosters community engagement and positions venues as dynamic social environments, beyond mere display spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Restoration:** The architectural industry benefits from blending restoration techniques with modern design to rejuvenate significant historical buildings, opening opportunities for cultural and social revitalization. - **Contemporary Art and Exhibition Design:** Transformative approaches in exhibition design invite innovative storytelling methods that combine art with historical narratives, enhancing the educational impact of art spaces. - **Cultural Tourism:** Revitalized cultural pavilions attract local and international visitors who seek immersive historical and political explorations, boosting the cultural tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Former Embassy Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temp-project.md) - [Ukraine Apartment Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirzoyan-studio.md) - [Renovated Kyiv Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lbtm-shop.md) - [Reclaimed Scaffolding Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-reclaimed-pavilion.md) - [Cinema-Converted Cultural Centres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center-of-contemporary-culture.md) - [Contemporary Culture Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center.md) - [Creative Floor Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency.md) - [Studio-Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md)