However, the modernist architecture of the newly reconstructed building stirred much discussion and criticism.

Many citizens expressed their dissatisfaction with the modern design, particularly because the theater is situated in the historical part of Kyiv.

Simultaneously, there were also many supporters of the new theater building who believed that the Podil area needed modern architecture.

They questioned why the residents of Kyiv were resistant to accepting contemporary art.

[1][2][3] In 2018, the reconstruction project of the Podil Theater received the Grand Prix at the Ukrainian Urban Awards architectural competition and won first prize in the Architecture of Cultural and Social Objects category.