The building of the Kyiv City State Administration and the Kyiv City Council is one of the key structures of the postwar reconstruction of Khreshchatyk. It was built between 1952 and 1957 based on the designs of architects Oleksandr Vlasov, Oleksii Zavarov, and Oleksandr Malynovskyi.
Designed in restrained classical forms, the building forms part of the unified architectural ensemble of Kyiv’s central district. Before the World War II, the site was occupied by the Bellevue Hotel — later renamed the Savoy — and a popular cinema, both destroyed during the devastation of Khreshchatyk.
Since 1957, the building has served as the center of city self-government, hosting sessions of the Kyiv City Council, while ceremonial events take place in its famous Column Hall.
In late 2021, an inclusive minimodel — a tactile 3D sculpture — was installed in front of the building. It became the fourth object in a special route designed for people with visual impairments. The model reproduces the architectural features of the structure and allows visitors to “see” the building through touch, gaining a better understanding of its form, scale, and place within the urban landscape.
The installation not only enriches the historical narrative of the site, but also helps make Kyiv’s cultural heritage more accessible to everyone.