Can an ultra-modern functionalinterior organically live in a neutral palette? How to make an apartment as comfortable as possible if redevelopment is prohibited? Architects of the za bor bureau talk about this and much more, and we look at their new project of elite apartments. Za bor has more than fifty completed projects to its credit. Their name does not seem frivolous to anyone, their style is recognizable: an abundance of architectural techniques, complex dynamic forms and exclusive furniture based on individual sketches. This time, a family with a corner apartment in a new building turned to the architects of the bureau. Arseniy Borisenko and Petr Zaytsev talk about how this complex and atypical project for the studio was born. Arseniy Borisenko and Petr Zaytsev, architects of the za bor bureau The za bor architectural bureau was founded in 2003 by Arseniy Borisenko and Petr Zaytsev. Both were born and raised in Moscow, studied at the Moscow Architectural Institute. While still at the institute, they began working on private projects, and later worked in several architectural studios. Over the years, the bureau has completed dozens of projects, including apartments, an office building, a cottage village, and many offices. Among its clients are large businessmen and industrialists, the Forward Media Group, and others. zabor.net A three-room apartment on Leninsky Prospekt was created for a married couple with a child. The wishes were very different, including many natural materials, in particular wood, and, of course, a sense of space. The main goal of the project was to create a living space that would not only please the owners aesthetically, but would also become a source of comfortable living and daily inspiration.
The main challenge of the project was thatthat initially the planning possibilities were limited - to the point that it was impossible to change the layout of the premises and their purpose. In such conditions, the work of architects was essentially reduced to decorating activities, which is very atypical for the za bor bureau.
However, even in such conditions, the wishes of customerswere taken into account: despite the rigid zoning of the supporting structures, the transition between the main zones was softened by wooden details in the living room. They also became an effective background for the equipment. In general, all the spaces in the apartment were solved in a simple traditional key with the addition of some architectural details that made the interior complete, non-trivial and interesting.
The central element of the living room is a complexa wall finished with glass and wood, near which a media group with LED lighting is located — the only colored element in this monochrome interior. The wall is in close dialogue with the black and white kitchen, built on contrasts of color and materials — black granite and light wooden facades. Between the two dark walls, visually expanding the space, a snow-white travertine floor is laid, reflecting the light of the large windows. Because of this effect, it seems that the floor and the white corner sofa are illuminated from within.
Arseniy Borisenko and Petr Zaitsev, architectsbureau za bor: — The logic of life in this project is extremely simple and traditional: directly behind the small hallway, separated from the living room (the main and only public area) by a glass partition, begins a corridor connecting private areas — the bedroom, children's room and large bathroom. Neutral colors were chosen as the color scheme, since it was assumed that natural materials would be used. LED backlighting on the TV console and in the bathroom became a bright element.
Neutral colors and noble naturalsIt was decided to dilute the materials with light decorative accents - they were the famous Italian ceramics Petracer's from the Tango Rock collection. In the apartment, it can be found not only in the bathroom, but also in the hallway and even in the bedroom. In addition, the pattern is repeated on the glass in the bathroom and on the glass partitions between the living room and the hallway. So this decorative ornament tied the entire interior together, softened it and made it more residential.
To enhance the decorative effect, clientspurchased brutal steel lamps. The chandelier was hung in the living room, and the sconces in the bedroom. Together they created a powerful contrast with the simple, laconic furnishings and neutral color scheme, making the interior lively and filling it with light in every sense.
The repairs took about 4 months.
The interior was created using: Living room + dining room + kitchen
- sofa — Rolf Benz (Germany);
- chest of drawers — Interluebke (Germany);
- table — Draenert (Germany);
- wooden structures - custom-made according to the design of za bor architects;
- technology - Sony (Japan);
- dining table - Draenert (Germany);
- Chairs - Draenert (Germany);
- marble countertop and table - custom-made according to the design of za bor architects;
- kitchen - SieMatic (Germany);
- chandelier — Brand van Egmond (Netherlands);
- Floor lamp - Flos (Italy).
Bedroom
- chest of drawers — Interluebke (Germany);
- bed — Treca Interiors Paris (France);
- Armchair - Rolf Benz (Germany);
- Fixtures - Brand van Egmond (The Netherlands).
Bathroom
- tiles - Petracer's (Italy);
- Plumbing - Hansgrohe (Germany).
Corridor
- tiles - Petracer's (Italy).
