K House in Russia

Monochromatic Sculpture

The project is about a contemporary 700m2 residence with stunning sea views, surrounded by a 100-year-old natural park. The design is minimal and is comprised of consecutive monolithic volumes, which are seamlessly integrated with the landscape topography.

Building Morphology & Materials

The architectural form is emphasized through dynamic rigid lines, which frame the views of the surrounding landscape. The elevations oriented towards the street are completely solid, whereas the ones facing the panoramic views are adorned with glass. The residence’s exterior is painted in a soft white color that contrasts the surrounding greenery and the tall cypress trees. The lower level that leads to the garden and the main swimming pool is clad with local stone, visually “grounding” the building and distinguishing it from three upper floors.

Functional Organization

The ground floor houses a gym and a hammam and has access to the exterior swimming pool. The first floor is an open plan space that includes the kitchen, dining room and living room as well as a large terrace with an impressive shallow pool with a glass bottom. This intricate design solution fosters a dialogue between the two floors. Additionally, the water is reflected on the transparent surface, creating an interplay with the sunlight and casting shadows to the monochromatic façade. The building’s third level is comprised of blocks housing guest bedrooms, while the fourth level features a master bedroom complete with a private terrace. External and internal staircases have been meticulously designed to facilitate convenient accessibility routes and enable independent use of each level.

Guesthouse Design

Prior to the project’s start, the clients acquired an adjacent site extending horizontally along the sea and adjoining the main property on the left side. On this secondary plot a compact yet fully equipped, self-sufficient guesthouse with an entertainment area was constructed. The aim was to create a cohesive ensemble of two buildings and to carefully design the shared spaces and connections between them.

An external staircase leads from the parking lot to the main pool level and eventually stops at the front of the guesthouse, where a small lounge is positioned. The entertainment area is intimate, cozy, and entirely secluded, ensuring privacy from the main house. Both residences utilize a shared material palette such as locally sourced stone masonry and light concrete slabs, fostering a sense of unity between the two buildings.