Victoria Yakusha

Victoria Yakusha, founder of YAKUSHA and FAINA, is the visionary behind 'live minimalism' and a global ambassador for Ukrainian design. Renowned as one of the most influential Ukrainian architects, her work has shaped the identity of contemporary Ukrainian design on the world stage. Through her creations, Victoria builds cultural heritage—crafting ideas and objects that grow in significance and value over time, leaving a lasting impact on future generations and the cultural landscape. As an architect, Victoria Yakusha pioneered 'live minimalism', a design philosophy that blends laconic with sustainability, creating spaces that embody contact with nature through materials that breathe and exude energy. This approach fosters a co-authorship with nature, leaving a cultural footprint rather than an environmental one. Promoting live ethnics and craftsmanship, Victoria also launched design expeditions—a groundbreaking initiative that introduces global artists to the work of Ukrainian artisans, spreading their creative vision worldwide. In 2019, an interior by Yakusha Design was selected among the 5 best offices in the world by the Dezeen Awards, and Victoria Yakusha was honored with the Designer of the Year title at the ELLE Decoration Design Awards.