The apartment was designed for a young man working in IT. The client's main wish was to reorganise the space intelligently, to create a restrained modern interior 'with character'. I suggested adding elements of constructivist architecture, which formed the basis of the entire concept. The juxtaposition of the 'old' and 'new' in the project forms a stylistic dialogue and appeals to the nostalgic feeling of the Soviet avant-garde.
Initially, the layout of the apartment was a shallow cut-up space, united by a long, dark corridor; there was a lot of useless space and little light.
When designing the layout, the decision was made to get rid of the corridor, which allowed the living room and the bedroom to be enlarged and the space to be filled with sunlight.
I separated the hallway with a perforated MDF wall, which lets sunlight in and creates a dramatic play of light and shade. I also used the corridor to form a separate area for the utility unit.
The overall mood of the apartment is softened by the understated nuanced relationship of grey shades and natural wood texture. They flow from one room to another, thereby tying the interior into a single compositional scenario. The overall colour concept is supported by the artwork. The kitchen space was conceived as being the most dynamic in terms of colours.
The furniture was chosen primarily for its stylistic unity in the overall conceptual design. My sketches were used to make a double bed made of wooden panels, a solid cabinet in the living room, a storage system and a perforated partition. Special attention was given to finding vintage light fixtures and decor objects. The juxtaposition of well-known European brands and vintage objects define the 'character' and overall mood in this interior.
For me the most important thing in this interior is its mood. Despite the overall restraint and austerity, the interior turned out to be layered and atmospheric.
