FOUNDER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BUREAU IRINA STANKEVICH HAS BECOME A NOMINEE FOR THE FORBES WOMAN AWARD 2026

      Forbes Woman Award is one of the most prestigious awards, annually recognizing the achievements of women in business, culture, science, and innovation. In 2026, designer Irina Stankevich, with 17 years of experience, is a contender for the "Best Business Solution" nomination.

      Irina's journey to creating her own bureau was consistent and natural. She honed her craft for years, studying in Russia and abroad, assembling a team of trusted contractors and suppliers, until she established an Interior Design Studio. Since 2025, her team has reached a new level, positioning itself as an Architectural Bureau. "This was not a spontaneous decision," says Irina. "It is a very thoughtful, logical, and natural process of my growth and that of my entire team."

      In 2026, Irina Stankevich's design bureau was awarded the international United Talents Award 2026 at the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the nomination "For creating interiors that enhance the investment attractiveness of the property." "For me, this is a professional marker that design in Moscow can and should be an asset, not just decor," notes Irina.

      Today, the bureau's portfolio includes projects ranging from intimate Moscow apartments to complex A-class houses. One of Irina's significant achievements in her practice is the implementation of a country residence on the Novorizhskoye Highway in the Moscow region. Through constructive and engineering solutions, proper zoning, ergonomics, and style, the market value of the property was increased by more than 50%.

      The uniqueness of Irina Stankevich's approach lies in her personal experience on both sides of the process: as a designer and as a client. "I am very familiar with the fears, difficulties, and needs of clients," she explains. "Together with the client, we design not just an interior; we create life scenarios." The result is comfortable, respectable, and intuitively understandable interiors that work for the owner every day.

      Irina perceives her participation in the Forbes Woman award not as a status but as a marker of her journey and responsibility. "In architecture, it is important to have a voice—this profession has long been conservative and male-dominated in spirit. Such an award is also about visibility: more women are entering the industry, and their influence is growing. If your work is recognized at such a level, it means you are already influencing—on the environment, on the team, on clients. And that is a responsibility," summarizes Irina Stankevich.