XOPA Architecture Bureau

хώρα is an architectural bureau that creates intelligent and contextually resonant projects designed for "close reading." Its artistic language avoids direct metaphors that create purely visual effects, instead favoring a poetic quality hidden in the details. As such, the perception of the bureau's architecture unfolds over time.

хώρα freely expresses itself through various architectural genres and forms, applying the same "timeless method" to the design of objects, interiors, and buildings. With this approach, the bureau simultaneously works on projects ranging from private villas and heritage redevelopment to post-industrial territory development, football stadium reconstruction, museum exhibitions, and design objects.

“We do what we love. We are passionate and, therefore, critical of ourselves and the world around us. For us, architecture is a direct link to childhood — a game where rules and integrity are more important than winning. However, if you don't like the rules, you can invent your own and act against the grain.” — Mikheil Mikadze

2022

Teaching:

VIA VIA vertical studio (BA), Moscow Architecture School, Russia

Awards/nominations:

Best Russian Public Interior, Project Russia magazine, Russia

Juries:

WoodInArch, Moscow, Russia

Talks/lectures/interviews:

Дискуссия архитекторов «Будущее несовершенное»
Go Viral 2022 | Форма всегда следует за функцией: архитектура для людей
Летний МАРШ. Встреча с бюро ХОРА
Portfolio Review - 2022 
Design-Mate
Your.tj

Radio/podcasts:

Echo Perm 299

Festivals/conferences/exhibitions:

Habitat Exhibition, Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Russia
“Text” Festival, Kazan, Russia
GoViral Festival, Tajikistan
Architecture of Necessity, Virserum Konsthall, Sweden
ArchMoscow Festival, Russia
Zodchestvo VRN Festival, Voronezh, Russia

2021

Teaching:

VIA VIA diploma studio (BA); Moscow Architecture School, Russia

Awards/nominations:

ArchDaily x Strelka Award, Winner, former Soviet countries
ArchDaily Building of the Year 2022 Award, Nominee, International
12th Yuanye Awards, Award of Merit, International Architecture Public Building Category, International

Juries:

Architectural Concept for Kamal Theatre, Kazan, Russia

Talks/lectures/interviews:

Первый фестиваль библиокультуры "Гутенберг отдыхает"
Электронекрасовка. Строительство Москвы: Он же памятни‪к
SoftCulture. Чем заняться в 2021.

Radio/podcasts:

Радионекрасовка. № 21

Festivals/conferences/exhibitions:

Central Russia Library Festival, Russia
Beat Weekend, Kazan, Russia

2019

Awards/nominations:

ArchiGraphics, Moscow Museum of Architecture special diploma, Russia

Festivals/conferences/exhibitions:

“Publishing Acts III” organized by the Society of Istrian Architects (DAISAI), in collaboration with DeltaLab (University of Rijeka) and flagship Sweet&Salt (Rijeka 2020 – European Capital of Culture), Croatia
CANactions International Architecture Festival, Ukraine
Future Architecture Platform Conference, Slovenia
Moscow Culture Forum, Russia

2018

Teaching:

MA Architecture and Urbanism visiting lecturer, Moscow Architecture School, Russia
BA Interior Architecture Design Studio module leader, BHSAD, Russia
BA Interior Architecture C&CS module leader, BHSAD, Russia
“Design Thinking” master-class for EF language school, British High School of Art and Design, Russia

Talks/lectures/interviews:

Марафон «Свое бюро: личный опыт». Часть 13. ХОРА. Михаил Микадзе и Оят Шукуров

Festivals/conferences/exhibitions:

Tbilisi Architecture Biennial, Georgia
Future Architect Strelka Conference, Moscow, Russia
Open City Festival, Moscow, Russia

2017

Teaching:

MA Architecture and Urbanism visiting lecturer, Moscow Architecture School, Russia
BA Interior Architecture Design Studio module leader, BHSAD, Russia
BA Interior Architecture C&CS module leader, BHSAD, Russia
“Derbent Urban Fest”, workshop leader, Russia

Awards/nominations:

44th Nisshin Kogyo Competition, 1st prize, Japan

Juries:

“City Renovations” Student Festival, Vladimir, Russia

Talks/lectures/interviews:

4 быстрых вопроса архитекторам Ояту Шукурову и Михаилу Микадзе

2016

Teaching:

BA Interior Architecture Design Studio module leader, BHSAD, Russia
BA Interior Architecture C&CS module leader, BHSAD, Russia

Awards/nominations:

Warszawa and Voskhod Cinema Competition, 2nd Place, Russia

Juries:

“Cities” Youth Forum, Voronezh, Russia

Festivals/conferences/exhibitions:

Zine Festival, Ground Gallery Moscow, Russia
“Vasari” Festival, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
ArchMoscow Festival, Russia