Architect Nika Vorotyntseva in collaboration withDenis Svirid created an interior of an apartment for an energetic girl, corresponding to the spirit of modern life, where every meter of a small space is transformed and used to the maximum. Today we publish a joint work of Nika Vorotyntseva and Denis Svirid. We liked the apartment for its virtuoso play with space, bold solutions and interesting accents, and thanks to the practical principle of "volume in volume", the authors managed to turn a one-room apartment into a two-room apartment with a separate spacious dressing room. The result is bright and dynamic. Nika Vorotyntseva, architect, interior designer A young and talented Ukrainian author. In 2008 she graduated from KNUSA, master's degree. In 2012, she opened her own architectural and design bureau in Kyiv. In the same year, she took 3rd place in the national competition "Interior of the Year 2012" in the nomination "Modern Residential Interior". "A modern interior is not so much a demonstration of possibilities as a reflection of a lifestyle," Nika is convinced. "We strive to implement ideas that bring pleasure to both the customer and ourselves. Our ultimate goal is to form a mature perception of both design in general and the role of the designer in the success of each project. The characteristic feature of our interiors is manifested in the work with spaces and volumes, where architectural thinking and approach are felt." Denis Svirid, architect In 2004, he graduated from the Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture (OSACE), master's degree. Member of the Union of Architects of Ukraine NSACE. Winner of the Inter*year 2014 competition in the nomination "Unimplemented Projects".
Who's the boss in this house?
The owner of this apartment on the 20th floor of onefrom Kyiv new buildings - a young girl working in the fashion industry, a fashionista, a traveler and, in addition, a keen creative person. Thanks to the superbly thought-out work with space, the authors of the project managed to turn a one-room apartment into a two-room one, placing in it, among other things, a separate bedroom with an impressive dressing room. Nika Vorotyntseva, architect "The main requirement of our client was the maximum number of different storage places. We combined the hallway, living room and kitchen, and also enlarged the bathroom. We decided to abandon the dining table in favor of a bar counter: this is quite in line with the style of modern youth life."
About style and color
The space itself turned out to be minimalist,which turned out to be close in spirit to both the owner and the author. The combination of black, white and red in the interior is the preference of the hostess. A win-win combination of white and graphite colors with the texture of concrete and wood is complemented by rich colorful accents. Nika Vorotyntseva, architect “Our task was to maintain the balance of these colors, and to soften such a radical combination of shades, we added light gray concrete and light wood, bringing a little warmth and coziness to the atmosphere.”
Materials and tools
Open plan living room and kitchen, along withcozy soft zones, conducive to communication. The floor in the day zone is made of decorative concrete, which allowed to further emphasize the integrity of the interior composition and avoid seams, while carpet was chosen for the bedroom. The ceiling and most of the walls are painted. In the bedroom, a brick wall serves as an accent, and in the living room - plaster imitating the texture of concrete. Nika Vorotyntseva, architect of the Mainthe concept was to create an open living space for communication and meeting with friends, while maintaining its functionality. The interior uses the principle of "volume in volume": massive forms, highlighted in color, look like a built-in module. For example, the built-in wardrobe in the hallway is combined with the bedroom portal, which creates the impression of a single volume, and the red accent adds expressiveness. The monolithic pylon dividing the kitchen and living room is also played up: on the kitchen side, it is a utility closet, and on the living room side, it is a single graphite volume with a soft zone."
About furniture and decor
It is worth noting that all the furniture, except the sofaTogo by Ligne Roset designed by Michel Ducaroy and bar stools, made in Kyiv according to the author's drawings in Studio Manka. The lamps were brought from Italy: in the living room - Diesel Foscarini pendants, and in the bedroom - the iconic Parentesi lamps designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, spotlights by Fabbian and sconces in the bathroom by Linea Light. "Design Bureau of Nika Vorotyntseva" vorotyntseva.com Denis Svirid, daarchitecture Photo: Dmitry Vorotyntsev [email protected]