The phenomenon of creative economy in Ukraine and defining its place in the architectural space

Abstract

The article shows the strong and weak sides of the current situation in the area of creative economy in Ukraine as well as develops the list of proposals for supporting and activating its potential. The innovative approach and research significance is presented at the intersection of economy and architecture in as much as the study also sheds light on the typology and architectural functional issues of innovative creative spaces and structures, which are the centers of creative economy flourishing. The authors’ research material includes analysis of existing creative spaces of Ukrainian cities as well as gives architectural proposals of future creative hub designed by author’s supervision. Keywords—creative economy, creativity, creative spaces, hubs, architectural organization, design concept.