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Artist House
Oleh Kardash

Artist House. A home to the rhythm of its inhabitants

Artist House emerges from the process of shaping a way of living and creating.

Pablo, a cartoonist, wanted to turn his home into an extension of his inner world.

The result is a home that embraces and expresses its owner's profession and

distinctive personality without sacrificing the feeling of home.

Measuring just 55 square meters, the project was developed from the idea of

housing a large library containing a collection of more than 400 comics in the

small and limited space available.

 

photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash

The house is articulated around a central hallway where two fundamental

elements coexist, in dialogue and contrast. On one side, we find a curved, almost

sculptural bookcase that runs the length of the home: it begins at the entrance

and flows outwards, as if accompanying the visitor towards the light. Inside, the

bathroom hides: a small, self-contained world with vegetation suspended from

the ceiling, clad in mineral tones and bathed in natural light thanks to a glass

panel placed above.

photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash

Opposite this space is its antithesis: a massive volume, suspended from a height of

2.60 meters, floating on the other side of the hallway. This technical box resolves

the installations and defines the kitchen and studio areas. It is conceived as a

plane filled above and open below, allowing the spaces to breathe and visually

connect with the rest of the home. The studio, delimited by sliding doors, can be

opened to the rest of the house or isolated when silence and concentration are

needed. The kitchen sink is strategically placed to serve not only domestic needs

but also the creative space: dishes and paintbrushes are washed.

photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash

The house is conceived as a tool, as an ally in the daily life of its inhabitants. In

both spaces, as well as in the bedroom, the original hydraulic tile floor discovered

during the demolition is preserved.

A large circular canvas on the ceiling dominates the living room. This element

changes with the passing of the seasons; different light, colors, and vegetation

transform the atmosphere of the space depending on the time of year. A

collection of paintings—gifts from friends and influencers such as Paco Roca,

Irene Linares, and Hugo Barros—is displayed on one of the walls as an intimate

gallery that reflects the owner's passion for art and his profession.

photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash

Like the bookshelf, the first rays of sunlight travel through the home from end to

end, generating a different atmosphere at every hour of the day.

A few peculiar details complete the story: eye-shaped handles, a ceramic hand

welcoming guests, or the head of a duck watching over the studio. Artist House is

all language, symbol, and play; a work where home, craft, and passion coexist.

photo_credit Oleh Kardash
Oleh Kardash
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