What to do if you live far from your homeland, butDo you want to always have something nearby that reminds you of your homeland? We invite you to get acquainted with a house in Frankfurt, where the external minimalism hides a real Russian spirit
In the village of Kronberg, located underFrankfurt, mainly inhabited by bank employees. All developers must adhere to the general exterior of the buildings, which is strictly regulated. The concept of the houses is reminiscent of the Bauhaus style, so a fairly simple and logical plan can be traced in the architecture.
The building's façade was designed by a German bureau, andthe customer entrusted the interior to his compatriot, Elena Gordina. Lena Gordina, architect Graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute in 1993, faculty of residential and public buildings. Has been managing projects since 1999. From 2005 to 2008, she studied in graduate school, has scientific papers on the topic of "Principles of Developing High-Comfort Housing", "Functioning of Atrium Spaces in High-Rise Buildings". Lena Gordina's architectural bureau specializes in a modern style, which primarily involves modern engineering solutions as the most important factors in creating a favorable microclimate in a house or apartment. In the field of lighting, a modern approach allows you to make the living environment comfortable and aesthetically attractive. lenagordina.ru/
Naturally, the laconicism of forms and restraintThe color scheme of the facade also influences the interior of the house. The main idea of the project was unity with nature, which penetrates inside through large panoramic windows, becoming part of the living space.
The customer immediately said that he wanted to move away a little from European minimalism and add elements of “Russian luxury” to the design.
The first such element was the doors made ofnatural veneer of a rare species - "Bird's eye" maple. They were made according to the sketches of the author of the project at the German factory Bartels. The customer immediately liked the doors, but since products from this material had not been produced for more than 15 years, there were difficulties with deliveries. And yet the owner refused a more "German" option.
The use of rare materials is indeedis unusual for Germans when creating interiors, and such hinged, double-leaf, double-glazed and hidden-painted doors have become something that can surprise neighbors. They decorate the hall, entrance hall, living room and dining room.
Another standout element of the living room wasLighting. The huge Axolight ceiling chandeliers fit perfectly into the interior. The fabric base and pleasant yellow light create a warm atmosphere in the room. Otherwise, the living room is quite minimalistic. Simple and strict furniture from Interlubke is used in the sofa group, and two armchairs are located next to the fireplace. The walls are painted with water-based paint, and the flooring is made of tinted Canadian walnut - nothing fancy.
The dining room uses the same color and style solutions as the living room. The dining area is made up of Walter Knol furniture, and the same chandeliers as in the living room were used for lighting.
The dining area is located in the same roomkitchen. When planning the kitchen, it was necessary to influence the exterior of the house - to cut out a window. Now natural light is present in the work area, which never hurts. The kitchen itself, presented by Sie Matic, is known for its ergonomics and luxurious minimalism.
The minimalist concept continues in the master bedroom. The relief of the curtains and the interestingly shaped ceiling chandeliers, illuminated by warm light from within, add coziness to the interior.
In the corner, next to the windows, there are two elegant futuristic chairs, and between them there is a composition consisting of three small tables at once.
One of the bathrooms in the house is of particular interest.— This is the customer's son's bathroom. It is notable for the fact that the lines play on the iPhone design. All surfaces and lines are rounded just like the popular smartphone. Even the heated towel rail resembles a phone in shape, and the chrome elements of the Duravit plumbing came in very handy.
Cooperation between Russian and German colleaguesturned out to be fruitful, but, of course, there was a share of rivalry. After the work was completed, the customer admitted that the interior turned out more interesting, which was also acknowledged by German colleagues. Perhaps the cultural and linguistic identity of Elena and the owner of the house played a role.
