The studio
Yakusha Studio
Yakusha is a multidisciplinary studio founded by Ukrainian architect, designer and artist Victoria Yakusha in 2006. The studio works within the fields of architecture, interiors, creative direction, and a brand of furniture and decor FAINA, rooted in Ukrainian cultural heritage.
The studio’s philosophy of live design invites one to go inward by interacting with millenea-old techniques, customs and primeal materials. Laconic, yet spirited; deeply connected to nature, live design eliminates the excess and guide back to the essence.
Ancestral relationships with nature — a focal point of live design philosophy, reflects in the studio's sustainable approach to creation and construction. We feel earth, we respect earth. Interiors and architecture by Yakusha fuse the past with the future, heritage with a modern vision of design.
Founded after the Revolution of Dignity in 2014, FAINA collections evoke ancient symbols and revive ancient crafts thus passing on cultural history and forming the language of contemporary Ukrainian design. In 2021, FAINA wins the Dezeen Awards Public Vote as Emerging Design Studio of the Year, whilst Istetyka interior by Yakusha becomes the first Ukrainian project to win Dezeen Awards in the Bars & Restaurants category.
The studio’s philosophy of live design invites one to go inward by interacting with millenea-old techniques, customs and primeal materials. Laconic, yet spirited; deeply connected to nature, live design eliminates the excess and guide back to the essence.
Ancestral relationships with nature — a focal point of live design philosophy, reflects in the studio's sustainable approach to creation and construction. We feel earth, we respect earth. Interiors and architecture by Yakusha fuse the past with the future, heritage with a modern vision of design.
Founded after the Revolution of Dignity in 2014, FAINA collections evoke ancient symbols and revive ancient crafts thus passing on cultural history and forming the language of contemporary Ukrainian design. In 2021, FAINA wins the Dezeen Awards Public Vote as Emerging Design Studio of the Year, whilst Istetyka interior by Yakusha becomes the first Ukrainian project to win Dezeen Awards in the Bars & Restaurants category.
Victoria Yakusha
Victoria Yakusha is a Ukrainian born architect, designer, founder of YAKUSHA studio and collection of live design FAINA, mother of four children.
Deeply inspired by Ukrainian culture and traditions, Victoria is associated with contemporary Ukrainian design, and known for creating her own unique style - 'live minimalism'.
Victoria earned an architectural degree at Prydniprovska State Academy and Institute of National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA), France. In 2006, she established multidisciplinary studio YAKUSHA, today working within the field of architecture, interior design, product design, and creative direction.
Victoria’s architecture and interiors stand out by a laconic, but sensual approach. They are full of textures engaging all the senses and encouraging to feel the soul of the objects.
Victoria Yakusha is a Ukrainian born architect, designer, founder of YAKUSHA studio and collection of live design FAINA, mother of four children.
Deeply inspired by Ukrainian culture and traditions, Victoria is associated with contemporary Ukrainian design, and known for creating her own unique style - 'live minimalism'.
Victoria earned an architectural degree at Prydniprovska State Academy and Institute of National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA), France. In 2006, she established multidisciplinary studio YAKUSHA, today working within the field of architecture, interior design, product design, and creative direction.
Victoria’s architecture and interiors stand out by a laconic, but sensual approach. They are full of textures engaging all the senses and encouraging to feel the soul of the objects.
AWARDS: Architecture & Interior Design
2007 INTERIORGODA
Winner in the residential interior category
2011 INTERIORGODA
Special Prize for design of the restaurant
2012 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS
Winner in the residential interior category
2013 INTERIUM AWARD
2nd place in the interior design category
2015 NM HOUSE
‘Heart of Ukrainian design’, Our 50 Project
2015 HOUSE&INTERIOR MAGAZINE
Special prize for Victoria Yakusha for engaging in APC-Caffe project
2015 INTERYEAR
Winner in the interior design category
2015 INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AWARD
Winner in the product design category
2015 BEST HOME DESIGN LIST, GERMANY
Cube House
2019 KIFF, UKRAINE
Highlighted among the best offices
2018 INTERIOR OF THE YEAR
Winner in the office category, Ya Vsevsit project
2019 ARTSPACE AWARD
The best interior design of offices and cultural spaces, Ya Vsesvit project
2019 DEZEEN AWARDS
Shortlisted for small workspace interior of the year, Ya Vsesvit project
2021 DEZEEN AWARDS
The best interior in the Bars & Restaurants category, Istetyka project
AWARDS: FAINA FURNITURE AND DECOR
2015 INDUSTART AWARD
Winner — PECHYVO cabinet
2017 DUTCH DESIGN WEEK
Prize "Between tradition and innovation"
2017 ARCHIPRODUCTS AWARDS
Nomination — SHCHEDRYY table
2018 AZ AWARDS CANADA
SOLOD cabinet
2018 INTERIOR FO THE YEAR AWARD
Special Prize for the ZTISTA chair
2019 ELLE DECOR INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD
Design of the Year — sustainable ZTISTA line
2019 ELLE DECOR INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD
Designer of the Year — Victoria Yakusha
2021 ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE
SONIAH lighting, Art Design
2021 DEZEEN AWARDS
An emerging design studio of the year — public vote winner
2022 DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL
FAINA Gallery — The best Curio Show of the Year
Exhibitions: Solo
2017 STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR
FAINA Collection
2018 MILAN DESIGN WEEK
FAINA presents new products at Superdesign
2018 LONDON DESIGN FAIR
FAINA presents the collection
2020 INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW TORONTO
Sustainable ZTISTA line
2020 COLLECTIBLE DESIGN FAIR
DOMNA armchair
2022 COLLECTIBLE FAIR, BRUSSELS
'Kolo' exhibition by FAINA
2022 DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL
FAINA Gallery presents limited-edition collection by Victoria Yakusha
Exhibitions: Group
2015 BOLOGNA DESIGN WEEK
The first exhibition of FAINA
2018 DUTCH DESIGN WEEK
SOLOD cabinet with clay facades, HRYB coffee table
2018 PARIS DESIGN WEEK
Bandura vase in the "1000 vases" project by Roberto Bachiocci
2020 STOCKHOLM DESIGN WEEK
FAINA at Fenix Palace and 'Temperament' exhibition by Sahara Widoff
2020 MILAN DESIGN WEEK
KOROTUN table, BANDURA, and MOTANKA vases in the Les Arcanistes — Future Un / written installation by Studiopepe
2019 HELSINKI DESIGN WEEK, HABITARE
Curated design stand, Asun Magazine
2019 DUTCH DESIGN WEEK
Sustainable ZTISTA line and clay decor at Kazerne Creative Hub
2020 MILAN DESIGN CITY
SONIAH floor lamp at the Rossana Orlandi Gallery
2020 PARIS DESIGN WEEK
DOMNA armchair at Collectible Curated Edition
2021 COLLECTIBLE PLATFORM
FAINA designs
MEDIA TALKS
WALLPAPER*
Kyiv-based Yakusha Design has created a cavernous interior for a new Antwerp space showcasing its furniture collections under the Faina label
ELLE DECOR
La fondatrice di Faina Design presenta 'Stepping on Ukrainian soil', omaggiando le radici ucraine e il rapporto tra uomo e luogo vissuto
DEZEEn
Victoria Yakusha designs furniture collection as homage to Ukraine
Design Milk
Soniah light collection
overview
Azure Magazine
FAINA featured in the world design trend list 2021
Dezeen
Yakusha Design balances rough and smooth surfaces in Kyiv eatery Istetyka
Harper's Bazaar
Old Hut with FAINA pieces project featured in October issue
AD Spain
SOLOD cabinet named
as Product of the Day