Restoration and adaptation of historical buildings | Architectural solutions from CITEK

For investors in historical buildings.

At CITEK, we design interiors that highlight the value and character of historic buildings, enhancing their appeal to investors. We carefully preserve authentic elements while seamlessly integrating them with modern standards of comfort, technology, and ergonomics. Our approach is based on a thorough analysis of the space’s potential, its limitations, and future usage scenarios. The result is interiors that respect the building’s history, meet contemporary needs, and remain valuable for many years to come.

PROJECT DESIGN STAGES - ACTION ALGORITHM

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INTRODUCTION

We lay the foundation for creating your future interior

During a meeting with our art director, we clarify your goals and vision for the future interior, taking into account the building’s historic context and the specifics of the restoration. At this stage, we gather key information, including the property’s location, size, existing layout, and technical constraints. Based on your preferences or a completed brief (a questionnaire covering essential details for starting a restoration project), we then prepare a proposal and finalize the contract. Once the contract is signed, we begin work on designing the interior.

INTRODUCTION
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AUDIT OF THE OBJECT

Invest with confidence — evaluate the potential of the space before the project even starts

Before investing in a historic building or a property for restoration, it’s important to clearly understand its potential and possibilities. We offer professional consultations even before the project begins or even prior to signing the purchase agreement, allowing you to avoid unforeseen challenges and accurately assess the property’s true value. Our analysis takes into account the historic context, architectural significance, layout constraints, and opportunities for adapting the space. This helps determine how the property can be effectively integrated into a contemporary interior while preserving its historic character, respecting its heritage, and ensuring functionality for future use.

AUDIT OF THE OBJECT
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

We combine your lifestyle and interior space

At this stage, we align your investment goals with the requirements of the historic property, its structural features, authentic elements, and intended future use. Based on the technical brief and a detailed analysis of the space, we develop several options for functional organization: planning user flows, optimizing the layout of zones and engineering elements, and defining the style, materials, and atmosphere to enhance the character of the building. The preliminary results are presented as 3D sketches and zoning diagrams, allowing you to evaluate the efficiency of the space, comfort, and investment potential before moving on to the technical design phase.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
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VISUALIZATION

From idea to realistic interior

The finalized concept is handed over to our visualizers so you can see the future space before technical drawings are produced. Photorealistic images show how new design solutions integrate with the building’s authentic elements, which materials and lighting create the atmosphere, and how the space functions as a whole. At the same time, we refine all key details: colors, textures, finishes, and decorative accents—ensuring the interior feels cohesive and highlights the value of the historic architecture.

VISUALIZATION
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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

We transform the concept into precise drawings

Based on the approved concept, we develop the technical design a complete set of precise drawings that allow contractors to implement the interior in a historic building without compromising its value. We work with respect for the building’s historic structure and elements that must be preserved, adapting all solutions to the actual conditions of the property. The drawings detail the layout, placement of furniture, lighting, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as finishing details. This level of precision helps prevent errors during restoration and ensures the design is executed exactly as intended.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
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COMPLETE SET

Materials, furniture, lighting

At this stage, we select all the elements that give the space a cohesive character while preserving the value of the historic building. Materials, furniture, lighting, and accents are chosen so that modern solutions harmoniously blend with authentic details and enhance the property’s investment appeal. At the same time, we create detailed specifications with precise measurements and descriptions, ensuring that every element can be implemented accurately.

COMPLETE SET
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AUTHOR'S REVIEW

We supervise construction to ensure that the project is implemented exactly as planned.

We ensure that the project is executed in line with the approved concept and the requirements of the restoration. We make sure that the layout, lighting, furniture, and finishes are implemented exactly as planned and in a way that respects the historic building. We regularly visit the site and partner showrooms to review materials, furniture, and decor, prepare technical instructions for contractors, and help address any issues that arise all without deviating from the concept. Our goal is to create an interior that preserves the building’s unique character while enhancing the investment value of the space.

AUTHOR'S REVIEW

SERVICE PACKAGES

DESIGN PROJECT

What’s included in the package:

  • Analysis of client’s tasks, briefing
  • Selection of references and creation of mood boards
  • General interior concept
  • Photorealistic visualization
  • Technical documentation (drawings)
  • Development of customized solutions
  • Interior fittings

DESIGN PROJECT + AUTHOR'S SUPERVISION (Consultations)

What’s included in the package:
Design project

  • Analysis of client’s tasks, briefing
  • Selection of references and creation of mood boards
  • General interior concept
  • Photorealistic visualization
  • Technical documentation (drawings)
  • Development of customized solutions
  • Interior fittings

Consultations

  • Answers to contractors’ questions (email / phone / messenger)
  • Online communication with the foreman
  • Clarification of drawing details based on actual conditions at the site
  • Recommendations for replacing materials if necessary
  • Coordination of decisions with furniture manufacturers
  • Presence at key stages (electrical work, tiling, furniture, selection of materials)
  • Procurement consulting

DESIGN PROJECT + AUTHOR'S SUPERVISION (Full support)

What’s included in the package:
Design project

  • Analysis of client’s tasks, briefing
  • Selection of references and creation of mood boards
  • General interior concept
  • Photorealistic visualization
  • Technical documentation (drawings)
  • Development of customized solutions
  • Interior fittings

Full support

  • Prompt responses to contractors’ questions (email/phone/messenger)
  • Coordination with contractors and foremen
  • Meetings with the foreman, site manager, furniture manufacturers, suppliers
  • Visits to the site (according to schedule or as needed)
  • Photographic documentation of stages, verification of compliance with drawings
  • Making changes to working documents
  • Selection and support of orders for furniture, plumbing, lighting, and finishing materials
  • Placing orders for the manufacture of non-standard interior elements with contractors
  • Control over the final appearance of the interior

AUDIT OF THE OBJECT / SEPARATE SERVICE

What’s included in the package:

  • Assessment of the condition of the premises
  • Assessment of space potential
  • Advice on the advisability of purchasing

INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT / SEPARATE SERVICE

What’s included in the package:

  • Analysis of client’s tasks, briefing
  • Zoning and planning options (2–3 diagrams)
  • References and mood boards
  • Explanatory collages, sketches
  • Preliminary color and style decisions
  • Preliminary description of the idea (text concept)

FAQ

Where to start?

The first step is to contact us and discuss your wishes and needs. We will prepare a preliminary consultation, assess the scope of work, and determine the next steps for creating your interior design project.

What does the project include?

The interior design project includes everything you need to create your ideal space: needs analysis and style concept, planning with furniture and zones in mind, photorealistic 3D visualizations, technical documentation for implementation, selection of furniture, lighting, and materials. You can find detailed information about all stages and services in the “Service Package” section.

What is the cost of the project?

The cost is calculated based on the selected service package, area, complexity, and selected solutions. We prepare an individual commercial offer after a brief consultation and discussion of your needs.

Is it possible to work remotely?

Yes, we work remotely and implement projects throughout Ukraine, providing full communication, online consultations, and coordination of all stages without the need for face-to-face meetings.

How does commercial interior design differ from residential?

Commercial interior design is not just about aesthetics, but also about function: how the space affects customer behavior, how sales work, whether it is comfortable for staff, how key areas are located. At CITEK, we take into account business goals, the type of facility, traffic logic, brand and the atmosphere you want to convey.

What interior design styles do you offer for businesses?

We don’t work with templates – the style is formed according to the target audience, brand and the tasks of the space. It can be modern minimalism, loft, Scandinavian style or mixed aesthetics. The main thing is authenticity and efficiency.

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    Before investing in space, you need to be sure that you know exactly what you are buying. We offer professional advice even before the start of the project or even before signing the purchase agreement. This is an opportunity to look at the property through the prism of its architectural and living potential.

    At citek, a concept is not just a style or visual direction. This stage helps you see the future space before you start spending money. A concept is your confidence in the right direction, a strategy that allows you to make accurate decisions and not spend unnecessarily.

    At citek, we create interiors that are not just beautiful — they are honest, functional, and humane. It is an environment that supports you in your daily life: at work, at rest, in motion, in silence. We believe that space influences a person no less than the architecture in which they exist. That is why interior design for us is about meaning, feeling, contact with materials, and life scenarios.

    At citek, we create architecture that supports rather than dominates. A house is not just a volume, it is an environment where inner peace is born, where space works for you — not the other way around. We cannot imagine a house in isolation from people, landscape, climate, or lifestyle. Architecture must be honest. That is why our houses are spacious, open, adaptable, and always alive.

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