The Mod Apartment de Sergey Makhno Architects

Photographe : Andrey Avdeenko

The interior was based on the essentialism. Sergey Makhno Architects were about to make the wisest possible investment of owners' space and put not many, but only the right things. "In our design concept we had the pursuit of less and focused on the core needs, " – says Sergey Makhno.

The space of the modern apartment reflects simplicity interpreted with an eye for details and emphasizing textures and tactility. There are no strict boundaries among the first-floor zones of the technological and multifunctional interior, in order to keep it airy. All the storages the studio built in to keep the visual clarity.

Despite minimalist mood, the apartment has touches that mean a lot to owners. It’s aomething special, based on their tastes. Designers worked with personalities and the context. He likes reading. She likes contemporary arts. As a result, a living room functions as a library, thanks to a giant bookshelf, whilst other spaces serve as a mini gallery containing art pieces.

Art objects were as much construction materials as wood. The interplay was important for the project as these objects give a more sophisticated feel and bring emotions to the space. The raw concrete was employed for the primary backdrop and complemented with pure white in the kitchen and decorative copper wall in the main room. The light ash on the floor added the warm feeling. The wooden kitchen and furniture are of similar hues and match the floor.

A spectacular view out of the windows was the additional point to leave the interior laconic. Sunrise and sunsets become the organic part of design. The milk blinds convert the space into the solitary shelter once more privacy is required.

Sergey Makhno Architects
Sergey Makhno, Illya Tovstonog

Photographe : Andrey Avdeenko