Grybova Hata is a modern tribute to Ukrainian hospitality – where natural materials, regional tradition, and living design come together in one quietly radical space.

Innovation
Inspired by mycelium – nature’s underground network – the design evolved organically within the existing restaurant. Mushrooms shaped both concept and material: designer and researcher Dasha Tsapenko grew curtains from hemp and coconut fibers inoculated with spores, forming unique, living textiles.

Fixtures by Valerii Kuznetsov – made from recycled plastic and shaped like beehives – combine lighting, soap dispensers, and faucets. The chaga-covered hostess stand, created with Andrii Rudenko, blends form and function – embracing biomaterials, reuse, and interdisciplinary design.

Functionality
Three sculptural islands anchor the space – each tied to a Carpathian food tradition: cheese, meat, and spirits – guiding guests through the interior with ease.

Crafted from just two materials – local stone and hand-applied plaster – the space feels grounded and calm. Soft lighting, curved forms, and built-in handwashing stations deepen the sensory experience. Tsapenko’s airy mycelium curtains add rhythm without blocking light – dividing space while maintaining flow.

Creativity
Muted tones and flowing shapes create a balance between past and present. YOD Group brought in collaborators to explore the mushroom theme – turning the space into a creative dialogue.

Tsapenko’s curtains – shaped like traditional sheepskin coats – grow unpredictably, thick in some areas and open in others. Designer Dasha Tsapenko often calls the mushroom her co-author. Sculptural seating and fungi-inspired accents gently reimagine tradition.

Eco–Social Impact
The design embraces circularity and local craft. Travertine was sourced nearby, furniture was made in Ukraine, and plastic waste was repurposed into sculptural fixtures.

The curtains are compostable. Fixtures were designed by Ukrainian makers. Chaga mushrooms on the hostess stand were sustainably harvested. Grybova Hata invites guests to reconnect with nature – through materials, stories, and sensory experience.