Scandinavian-style Country House Review | House Tour, Architecture & Design

Design a space that reflects individuality. The courtyard is like a meditative garden. Andres, this is our teamwork. Everyone, first of all, I would like to start with the story of our client, the owner. Normally, the owner hopes for a special name, but this time it's our best friend, Alex Kapitanov. He has many famous creative clusters in Moscow. Among them, the most famous is Super Metal. We have experienced joint projects several times, and Alex designed his house for us. Normally, we don't focus on the individuals and families who live in the buildings we design, but it's always interesting to see how they look. Our approach is deeply customized by the people who design each place and the context of each place. After all, a house is something that reflects the inner world of a person. Hello, Katya and Yosha. I would like to talk to the owner of this house. From what I understand, you two were involved in the design, so I understand that this is your joint work. So I have a question about this. It is a great honor for you to entrust your home to us while managing many properties. I believe this is a sign of deep trust in us. Unlike commercial projects, commercial projects are generally requested by experts, but housing is personal. First of all, it may be better to start with the most basic question. Why did you choose a house? And how did you come up with the idea of ​​the house? Let's start from a little away. It's easy. I can't say that I fully understand my hope, and I can't clearly define the work content. In my experience, it's not necessarily important. If there is flexibility, a suitable rhythm is born in the process, and it becomes a more organic and lively feeling. However, my story has changed a little in a way. I've always had a quiet dream of being close to water. The story of this house didn't start with the land, but it started with the water a long time ago. Four years ago, my friend and I bought a small boat for the first time. Now it is a place that is not so popular. There are many more fashionable and more developed options. However, I was pursuing an almost instinctive desire to get closer to the water, which is more simple. Now we live in a separate property along the coast. There is also a private pier. In general, my boat seems to have been purchased before the land. The first thing I notice is that there is no fence in this house. I can hardly see the house. When I drive around the village, I see ordinary houses with various rows of iron fences. There are pillars, a porch, and a magnificent façade. However, this house follows the principles of Scandinavia. There is a façade of a house covered with boards. And this façade plays the role of a fence. This house is facing inward, so privacy is emphasized. I love a house with a courtyard. It is unbelievably beautiful. In this house, you can see the entrance of the house from this angle, so it is very attractive. On the right side, there is a nice courtyard. The courtyard can be seen from the windows of some rooms, so it forms a wonderful composition. On the other hand, it is a super open house. On the other hand, it is a comfortable and completely private space. Please try this idea. There is no need for a fence. Now, let's open the entrance like this. On this side, you can see that the façade is covered with a large roof. The width is different, and a hidden door is attached. You can see the shape of an interesting asymmetrical roof. This is a public space with a living room, kitchen, and dining room on the back of the house. We came up with this idea because we need to make the ceiling higher. There is a bedroom on the side of the house, and the ceiling needs to be lowered, so this asymmetrical roof was created. You can see the garage and the guidance for the maintenance of this house. Let's get closer. I don't know how to express it, but this fence goes very well with this façade made of wooden slats. If you have a Scandinavian-style house, you want to make the fence inconspicuous, right? Yes, it is because it melts naturally and is almost inconspicuous. Please choose a design like a lace mesh painted in anthracite color. Yes, it harmonizes beautifully with the façade in the visible place, and it melts perfectly in a green area. In addition, grapes are already planted, and there is a vineyard next to this fence. The vineyard is planted here, and it grows as if it were passing through the fence. There is no fence here. Yes, and these gates melt around and are almost invisible. There is no fence here, so we aimed to design a beautiful arrangement at the entrance so that people walking in the village could enjoy its beauty. Alexey is mainly in charge of the landscape, and we also participated in it, although it is a small scale. And there are trees planted here, which create a very self-expanding structure. And functionally, these trees have a technical entrance. There is a lot of water in this place, so the entrance to the car is through a large garage for boats, which effectively separates the entrance for pedestrians. When you approach the front entrance, you will notice that this pillar is not a general metal pipe or needle channel. This is a round pipe. This round pipe is also used in the interior of the house, and it has a very interesting appearance and goes well with the atmosphere of the house. If you choose a metal pillar and the house is Northern European style, it may be a good choice to choose a round pipe. This kind of design is not seen much in the project, but I think it was possible to incorporate it into the architecture in an interesting way. The shape of the house is very attractive. The round window is characteristic and matches well with this round pipe. Overall, the landscape is expressed in a playful shape. There is a large round lamp in the room, and there is also a small front and back. There is probably a Japanese bowl in the yard. This kind of interesting architectural design is basically made of a single material. The facade is made simply of entanglement material. There is nothing special about it. In fact, there is no width. The arch extends directly to the floor, and it is basically a minimal facade material. When I was working on the project, I suggested several facades. In the end, I decided that it would be cool to use only one latch facade. This house is naturally harmonious, and as time goes by, the facade naturally turns gray and harmonizes with the surrounding vegetation. In the meantime, the plants will grow a little. This is the exit of the garage. There are two accesses to the house. You can pass through the village and enter from this path, or you can come here by car. And you can also get out of here. There is a road that continues straight to the house, and it leads to the front door buried in this wooden facade. This is the garden of meditation for us. I like the view from the spa area. When you enter the sauna, this is the panorama window of the sauna. Many people are afraid that there is a window in the sauna, but here the whole wall is actually a window. This is the next-generation sauna. In the past, saunas were built in the basement, but now it is a trend to build a panoramic view sauna as much as possible. When you enter the building or the sauna, you can see many layers of nature. First, the courtyard, then the room, and then the second layer of nature, that is, the backyard. In other words, you can see the front of the house, and you can experience the various views of the exterior, interior, and exterior. In other words, you can say that the architecture slowly melts into the natural landscape around you. And this house represents this concept. From here, enter the corridor of this house, probably pass through the corridor and see the house from all angles, and then talk about the interior. As you can see, there is a house next to the courtyard, so you can see that it is well built to the end. I told you what I saw from the corridor earlier, but from there it continues to the beautiful courtyard. There is a small pond, a landscape, and green food. Yes, there is a large window in this bagel-shaped house where you can see the scenery. When it comes to the idea that the house should be made of one material, it is natural that the terrace is made of exactly the same material as the front of the house. As you can see, it is one unit. And here, everything is made of natural wood to achieve a sense of unity with nature. The courtyard has a very interesting layout. The site is about half an acre. The house has a small part of the site, and there are many walkways there. There is a pond, and you can walk around like this. This house does not have a so-called roof structure or a specific area, so I think it is a very functional element that defines the entire landscape design. There is a lounge table, sofa, and artwork. There is something like a bench over there, and finally you can sit on this staircase like a bench. It is a kind of artistic chaos. When you are working on a project, you often think about how the client will act in this space. It is related to moods and emotions. How about liquidity? You are always looking at the numbers. I think it's a kind of professionalism. I feel like you really understand this field. To be honest, if you have experience and a network, you can easily find a wonderful land by grasping the appropriate situation. Mr. Alex, I can understand your question, but I was mainly based on how to live in the countryside. I did not consider large-scale infrastructure and housing. In other words, I was not based on the Mercantile principle. However, after completing this construction and spending a while here, I realized that liquidity has various causes. Finally, I came to the conclusion that what is the most important indicator and what is the most important parameter to determine the long-term value. In the end, the important thing is the building itself, not the location or environment. We are always facing rapid evolution, so I think you know that your preferences change every year. Upgrade, Upgrade, Upgrade. I no longer know where the goal is and where to stop. There is always some kind of change. And that's the interesting part. In our lives, we always have to move forward with the surrounding environment, environment, ideas, etc. Construction is expensive, but the capital cost is also high. And if you don't want to delay the construction, you always need to make a plan ten years ahead. And for ten years, you can look back at yourself, what you built ten years ago, and your thoughts at that time. It is a very rewarding period. If we can achieve this to some extent continuously, I think it will be much more fluid than the infrastructure that we may choose, or the land, or the infrastructure that we think is more suitable than today. Therefore, I, who recognize this principle, do not easily follow trends based on geographical connections. This is by no means a simple answer. You can say it's a one-sided answer. The golden ratio of real estate companies is three. Rich, rich, rich. So this is a really great answer. In the end, it's not about matching the rich. You can raise the price by adjusting the environment around you based on your individuality. Let's talk about the internal configuration of our house. In fact, it is a fairly large house with 4,300 square feet and about 430 square meters, but a considerable part of the space is used as an internal hangar and garage. Therefore, the layout of the site is very traditional. The main bedroom is in the corner. There are two bedrooms and a study in this space, and the main area is a space where the living room and kitchen are integrated. One of the important features of a modern house is a compact spa section and a private room. The private sauna blends in with the overall design of the house. The most outstanding feature in terms of design is probably the appearance. It's surprisingly interesting. I'm standing by the window looking down on the courtyard, and there is a wonderful space layout centered around the courtyard. Looking from above, you can see the three corridors surrounding the courtyard, each of which has a beautiful view, leading to an elegant and sophisticated space. The light and dark structure of the courtyard gives the whole house a unique atmosphere. There are two important features in the interior. First of all, it's a surprisingly spacious space. The living room is spacious and the kitchen is also open. However, despite its scale, it is a very comfortable space. What is the secret? It's mainly dark tone. As you can see, it has a dark engineered parquet flooring, a dark ceiling, and a dark kitchen. The space doesn't feel that wide. You can feel a comfortable space without hesitation. The biggest highlight of this comfort is this huge chandelier. This is the last accent. This huge chandelier was designed by our designer. In fact, our project has a similar design. For example, in this space, the ceiling height is about 23 feet, which is about 7 meters, and it is very high. Many people dream of a spacious and open space, but the scale is sometimes overwhelming, and you may feel uncomfortable with the reverberation and the air. These huge chandeliers add a horizontal layer that visually divides the living area, sacrificing the overall volume and ceiling height, making it more humane. When it comes to the living room, the focus is usually on the TV and the fireplace. The accent material of this wall not only faces the living room, but also flows into the side, making it a very beautiful structure. This accent material is repeated in the corridor, creating a robust monolithic structure that is harmonious from all angles. The space where the TV is placed is carefully designed, so it is not too high-tech and does not give a simple impression, and it is well integrated. There are no flaws in the typical TV frame. If you look at it from an angle, you can see all the wiring. At the same time, the fireplace is also integrated into this space, and it is integrated into the obi-shaped part of the lower part, which is emphasized in gray. Because it is integrated, you may not notice the existence of the fireplace, but this is rather a good thing. Because the biggest problem with the island kitchen in this living room is that the atmosphere of the fireplace and the TV is completely different. The fireplace is for enjoying a quiet night, and the TV is usually always attached. So it is important to make sure that these two items do not collide with each other. And the most avoidable thing is to hang the TV on the fireplace. In this respect, I think that the priority is set very correctly. Now, let's take a look at the continuation. Here, I really like the shade facing the garden. It works perfectly. For example, there is no ceiling here. In fact, if you open the window completely, the living room and the outdoor space will be integrated, so there is no need to open the door. For example, when it rains, it is impossible to be on the terrace in the rain. It is said that no one will go out because it is wet and deep and it rains. But if you open the door, it feels like you're almost outdoors, so it feels very natural. This kitchen is an accent. The countertop is made of beautiful stone with matte material based on black. I like the harmony with dark wood. It is very classic and I think it is the easiest to use as a kitchen layout. In other words, the sink is placed in the center. The cooking space is also wide and you can place a bath tool as needed. This triangle is placed very well. You can also place a bath tool as needed. This triangle is placed very well. If you want to discuss the perfect layout of a wonderful modern kitchen, this is the perfect example. This area is not divided by doors or partitions. Because there is no need at all. Also, there is a wonderful courtyard with high insulation effect. When I talk here, I can't hear the voice in the living room, so I notice that I am in a completely different functional area at the same time as I pass through the corridor. The interior has not yet been finalized. It is still in the prototype stage, but the space is already impressive. A large drain is directly connected to the courtyard, and a hot tub with an independent structure connected to it like a ladder is planned to be built. And probably the most interesting thing is the sauna hidden behind the glass door. What is really impressive is the large panoramic window inside the sauna. This adds a completely new dimension to the sauna experience. In fact, many people are discussing this point, and especially in the comments section, you can see how to heat a steam room like this. Here is a standard two-section Herve stove. It is not expensive. This area can be heated up to 195 degrees F, about 80 degrees. No special construction is required. It is a normal heater to make the whole house look beautiful. Let's take a look at each door while walking down the corridor. The other side of the first door is a place like a boiler room, and it is not yet completed, but there is another exit facing the street. Everything is very ordinary, and nothing special has changed. Next to the spa area, there should be a toilet with a shower, but this is also a little unfinished. And there are two bedrooms. Both are still in the early stages. Anyway, in order to make it clear what is here, it is necessary to actually show it. I repeat, but I go through this corridor every time. The view from the window is the best every time. And the last door goes through the living room and continues to the office. The office is a small room that can be accessed from the large panoramic window to the terrace, and it is a very interesting place. The terrace is hidden in a small niche under the ceiling, and it is very nicely finished. Overall, it is good to have a door to the office. If you don't want to show the whole house when guests come, you can go around the terrace and enter the office. The floor here is artificial wood, and a floor heating system hidden under it is installed. It is a nice solution combined with wood. Wood is comfortable to touch, and it feels good to walk barefoot, so it is my favorite floor material. However, there is a big problem with a house without floor heating. Walking barefoot is cold and very uncomfortable. Even today, the temperature outside is a little cold at 4 degrees, and my feet are already cold. Floor heating solves this problem. When you enter the house, there is another door where the walk-in closet is hidden. In addition, there is an additional cabinet to take off your clothes and hang your jacket. As I always say, the biggest feature of our house is that there is a large panoramic window that overlooks the courtyard on the other side of the front door. This is a very wonderful thing. Because you can actually feel the volume of the house. You can easily see the private courtyard and see that everything is beautifully arranged. Psychologically, this calms people down and creates an appropriate sense of space. Of course, there will be a guest toilet on the other side of this door. It is designed in a symmetrical tone. It is a very impressive design. Please see for yourself. It is often said that black equipment is not practical, but in this case, the black piping looks very cool, so aesthetics are prioritized over practicality. From here, the space leading to the owner's room continues, and this is the end of this section. Now, let's go inside. As you can see, the bedroom is separated, and the guest room and children's room are placed in this room so that they do not get in the way of their parents. Everything is independent. This bathroom, which looks beautiful from the entrance, is a wonderful design that draws attention to the entire corridor, This is a rare arrangement for the owner, but the main bedroom should have an interesting feature. It is the central area. On the back side of the headboard of the bed, the wardrobe extends to the corridor. And in this area, as you can see, there is a shower with a stone-like decoration. This finish is attractive, and anyone who dreams of it will have seen it on Pinterest. And it came true here. It matches very well with this high window that incorporates natural light pouring in from above. This wall creates a very contrasting shadow that emphasizes relief. Overall, I think these details are related to each other. Because this relief design is always beautifully illuminated by symmetrical light. In addition, it is important to emphasize the clear exit to the independent terrace. As you can see, this was made with the same idea as the office. There is a small niche under the roof, and you can get out of there, and it is completely isolated from the main terrace of the living room. Basically, it functions as an independent private space where you can set up your own outdoor furniture. I would be happy if you liked our house. If you like it, please give me a reaction. If you comment and like, I will be happy to help you. I hope you enjoy the wonderful architecture. See you in the next review. Bye for now.