The Art of Design Issue 64 2023 | Page 35

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Implementing minimalism is difficult . Many complex technical solutions are hidden behind external simplicity .
SADOVIE KVARTALI . PLANNING AND SPACE FEATURES
The starting point of the Sadovie Kvartali project was the bright space itself with high ceilings and a gorgeous panoramic view . Architects had to reveal and emphasize these advantages as much as possible . It was important to create a multi-scenario and multi-functional space without breaking it up or overloading it . In the project , every centimeter is used despite the general visual lightness .
The panoramic view with the sky , the lake , and the changing seasons becomes the protagonist , the observed picture while the interior is a worthy frame .
The apartment occupies an entire floor and was initially characterized by complex geometry with sharp corners . The architects built the layout so that this acute-angled contour was not felt anywhere .
Living Room A double-sided sofa facing the TV area and panoramic windows is in the center of a large and bright living room . The TV is neatly hidden in the bookshelves , the doors of which form an interesting composition in each position .
The marble island of complex shape was designed by Babayants Architects . It is absolutely functional ; can be used as kitchen or bar . The island has a built-in wine cooler and cabinets .
The proportions of the living room are clearly calibrated , even in the details . The floor is laid out with a wide engineered wood up to 3 meters in length . This format sets a certain rhythm and a sense of space . The convectors in the floor have longitudinal gratings to match the engineering wood . All this forms the right image and perfect proportions .
Hallway The hallway is the first impression that cannot be made twice . At the entrance to the apartment , guests are greeted by a composition inspired by the East with two tables , as if it were a single element with a crack in the middle . This marble object is designed according to the drawings of Babayants Architects . Above the symmetrical tables , there are two Flos lamps . This composition sets the guests on the atmosphere , mood , and style of the space that opens further .
A corridor leads to the common and private areas from the hallway . This space is like a junction , a center around which movement takes place .