The Under the Reed Roof Guesthouses in Ukraine represent a hospitality-led reinterpretation of vernacular architecture by YOD Group. Notably, the scheme draws from the traditional Hata-Mazanka house while translating its thick, opaque envelope into fully glazed façades. As a result, the project reframes heritage architecture as a light-driven retreat model suited to contemporary tourism demand. At the same time, the design maintains a strong cultural reference through its expressive reed roof, which anchors the buildings within a familiar regional silhouette.
Architectural strategy and spatial organization
Importantly, the development consists of two identical guesthouses positioned within a pine forest, replacing obsolete structures on the site. Moreover, the planning approach prioritizes seclusion and visual immersion rather than landmark visibility. In turn, the oversized reed roof becomes the primary architectural device, forming a sculptural profile that evokes a tall hat or mushroom rising from the landscape. However, the contrast between the handcrafted roof and the minimal glass façades establishes a deliberate dialogue between tradition and contemporary construction. Consequently, each guesthouse offers approximately 50 square meters of compact yet highly expressive living space.
YOD Group presents a minimalist forest haven defined by a reed roof, natural textures and a calm, inward-looking spatial concept shaped by its woodland setting. 
YOD Group presents a minimalist forest haven defined by a reed roof, natural textures and a calm, inward-looking spatial concept shaped by its woodland setting. 
YOD Group presents a minimalist forest haven defined by a reed roof, natural textures and a calm, inward-looking spatial concept shaped by its woodland setting. 
YOD Group presents a minimalist forest haven defined by a reed roof, natural textures and a calm, inward-looking spatial concept shaped by its woodland setting.
Interior concept and hospitality value
Inside, the layout centers on a single living zone organized around a fireplace. Additionally, natural materials and neutral finishes reinforce the forest setting and support a calm, retreat-driven guest experience. At the same time, each unit integrates a private terrace beneath the deep roof overhang, extending usable living space outdoors. Therefore, the project positions architecture itself as a core value driver for slow-travel and design-focused hospitality. Ultimately, the guesthouses demonstrate how local building traditions can translate into commercially relevant, experience-led accommodation models without sacrificing architectural identity.