Uneasy cottage of simple materials

The design of this house represents that kindprivate architecture, when what at first glance looks nondescript turns out to be integral and functional upon closer inspection. The editors interviewed architects and were inspired by The total area of the building we are considering today is 237 square meters. On two floors there are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen-living room, a playroom and an office, and you can enter the house from both the first and second levels, which can ideally solve the issue of zoning both halves. Sergey Timofeev, architect: - The house is an interesting volumetric-planning solution. It seems to consist of three parts placed one on top of the other, which is emphasized by the multi-level roof, and especially the siding finish, which, in addition to the non-standard texture throughout the volume, is launched in all directions. studiofd.ru The creator of this house is an architecturalLeon Meyer Bureau. The head of the studio has been engaged in construction and design for over 30 years, presenting innovative ideas and unconventional developments to the public with each of his projects. Collaborating with a number of both private and corporate clients, the bureau has a reputation as a reliable and capable partner, ready to consider all possible options before starting the main work. Sergey Timofeev, architect: - If we talk about the house as a whole, then this is the case when something worthwhile was assembled from simple materials and using the cheapest construction methods. In terms of technology, it resembles sea containers, into which windows are cut, covered with a roof, arranging the volumes - and a masterpiece is ready! It looks really chic. studiofd.ru Buildings of this type are usually cheap inconstruction, since inexpensive materials are used for them. Possessing high seismic resistance and resistance to other weather conditions, the building can be erected absolutely anywhere - at least in a warm, at least in a cold country. Even here, if at the construction stage - which, by the way, will take place quite quickly - several layers of insulation are added on the outside: mineral wool, expanded polystyrene, foam plastic or sheet material. Sergey Timofeev, architect: - The layout of the house is very practical due to its square-nested layout, with the exception of one thing - the common area is located above the main bedroom area. In addition, the patio is raised on racks to the second level to be adjacent to the living room. There is another "strange" moment of this arrangement: in order to shorten the path from the gazebo to the kitchen, an additional transitional outdoor area was made, from which we get to the intermediate flight of stairs - strange? But the advantage of this is that it gives additional volume to the facades, which in turn only benefits the house. Perhaps all these inconveniences are made for only one purpose - to see the seashore from the second floor, which, judging by the photographs, is located next to the house. studiofd.ru A very nice balcony adjoins the living room.on the second floor. You can set a table there and enjoy dinner with your family and in the fresh air, which, incidentally, is also abundant in the interior spaces. The mass of white and open spaces create a very cozy atmosphere. Several entrances allow you to complement the project with just one partition, which will strictly divide the house into two parts, by tiers. Sergey Timofeev, architect: - If we add a kitchen on the second floor to this layout, then we can consider such a house as a business project and rent out one level of the house without interfering with tenants. Or build it and offer it for rent to two families at once. studiofd.ru The plan and photos are taken from houseplans.com.