Balcony Chic | Oleksandr Burlaka

"Balcony Chic" by Oleksandr Burlaka is an interesting photo book that offers an unusual look at the architectural reality of post-Soviet cities through the lens of balconies. The author, an architect and artist, skillfully documents this everyday, but at the same time significant phenomenon that has become part of the urban landscape. The book combines aesthetics and social aspects, emphasizing how balconies can reflect the peculiarities of cultural and social changes in post-Soviet countries.

Burlaka uses photography as a tool to capture urban transformation, highlighting not only architectural features but also the cultural nuances they carry. Each balcony in the book is not just an architectural element, but a kind of life story unfolding in everyday life. Balcony Chic does not just offer beautiful images, but also asks important questions about how simple elements of the urban environment can become part of more complex social processes.

This book is a true artistic study that allows readers to see familiar elements of the urban landscape in a new light, to understand their significance for the identity of places and people.