Development of the concept of creating an accessible environment in the church territories on the example of the Church of ‘Paraskeva Pyatnitsa’ in the village of Khvoshchevatka, Ramonsky District, Voronezh Region

The purpose of the study is to develop a concept for creating an accessible environment in church territories for people with limited mobility, using the example of the Church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa in the village of Khvoshchevatka in the Voronezh Region. The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach that includes field research, normative analysis, SWOT analysis, and design using universal design principles. The study results in the development of practical recommendations and four planning solutions that have been analyzed from the perspectives of inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and integration into the historical and cultural context. The developed concept demonstrates the possibility of transforming the temple territory into an inclusive space that combines functionality, safety, and spiritual harmony.

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