Modern Residence In Sochi, Russia

You can say what you want about Russia, but this vast country includes some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes as well as some of the most incredible private homes.

A great example is this contemporary masterpiece in Sochi, which was sketched out by Alexandra Fedorova and was built on a scenic site surrounded by beautiful trees.

The house itself impresses with a wonderful contemporary design both inside and out. On the inside, it boasts spacious, inviting living areas as well as glass walls that make sure that natural light is ever-present throughout. The different levels are linked by an interior staircase, which is illuminated by special lights inserted into the adjacent wall. Outside, a terrace and a large swimming pool promise unforgettable moments of relaxation and entertainment, which can be enjoyed in full by the owner and his or her guests.

COVE 3 HOUSE by SAOTA | KNYSNA, SOUTH AFRICA

Along the South African coastline outside the town of Knysna, architecture office SAOTA in collaboration with Antoni Associates designed the ‘Cove 3′ house.

Nestled in the cliff-top estate “The Cove” in Pezula, Knysna, in South Africa, the Cove 3 house was designed by the architecture office SAOTA to be integrated into the topography & natural colour of the fynbos, maintaining a seamless connection with landscape and ocean.

Originally designed  for a Johannesburg based family, the Cove 3 house can be used as a family home but is also the perfect place for holidays.

Contemporary architecture

Designed to optimize views and openness to the ocean, the architecture office SAOTA‘s primary idea was to create a single living space with a single roof element floating over it that responded to the slope of the site.

The Cove 3 house boasts an incredible roof set at a sufficiently high level, creating the illusion that one is sitting in the landscape rather than in a room. To reinforce the connection with the sky, the roof features a large triangular cut-out.

Moreover, the architecture office SAOTA undertook a very detailed solar analysis of the building to get direct sun out of the building. As a result, a midlevel horizontal sunscreen was added to the double height glass façade and the skylight is protected by a timber screen that hangs into the space to mitigate the scale of the double volume space.

Care was also taken in selecting performance-glass that would minimise the impact of direct sun.

To fade Cove 3 house into the landscape, the architecture office SAOTA mainly chose natural materials such as off-shutter concrete, Rheinzink roofing, timber cladding, stone and exposed aggregate.

All these elements, the high and sloped roof, the tall glass walls, the outdoor deck, the infinity-edge pool and all these natural elements, contribute to the residence’s south-facing orientation, to fade it into the landscape for complete intimacy and to preserve the natural environment.

Outstanding interior design

Inside the Cove 3 house, a spiral stair connects the living level to a private lounge and the master bedroom on a mezzanine level. This stair was conceived as a sculptural element in the large volume to again mitigate the scale of this space. This spiral drops through the floor to a lower level which houses a guest bedroom, a home theater and a living room.

“The interiors are uncluttered and reflect the easy living requirements of the clients. Spaces are sparse, and have been furnished minimalistically which emphasize the strong architectural lines and volume of the architecture. The furniture is modern, and a number of bespoke pieces were sourced from the designer’s retail outlet OKHA. A neutral palette of ivory, stone and shell complement the natural architectural timber and concrete finishes selected throughout,” says Mark Rielly of Antoni Associates.

Kloof Road House by Nico van der Meulen Architects

Johannesburg, in the natural reserve in Bedfordview is located the last Nico Van Der Meulenarchitects project, the Kloof Road House.
This family home is entirely opened and is a true communion space with the environment that represents 1100 sq.m of steel and impressive materials.

The choice of materials

The Kloof Road House is entirely opened upon nature for a unique environmental experience. At the outside the off-shutter boundary wall with black steel shapes reveals all this architectural piece originality.

The 4 black-steel garage doors complete perfectly the sculptural shapes of the guard pavilion and the porte cochere, as the suspended outdoor lights will guide you at night in a design and abstract way.

The Kloof Road House materials are principally steel, glass and concrete. Perfectly integrated to the unique form of the house, the steel rooftop of the entrance hall overhangs a huge window while a perfectly original staircase will lead you to the superior floor. The entrance wall is wooden-plated and 3D forms are recreated through the roof’s shapes.

Interior Design

M Square Lifestyle Necessities imagined the Kloof Road House interior design. It composed itself with perforated steel panels and off-shutter concrete. All the lightening elements are completing the house’s impressive form and define its angles. Once again, the same materials are used for a perfect visual harmony.

The melted interior / exterior is possible thanks to the huge glass panels, so the Kloof Road House’s lanai impose itself as a true extension of the living room. The living room, the dining room, the kitchen and the lanai are entirely opened and compose a giant living space were everything fit together in harmony with its concrete floors.

More than just a true wonder, the Kloof Road House is also made to respect natural energies, indeed its has connected solar panels and a water-based under floor heating system in each of its marvelous rooms.

The rooms

The Kloof Road House offers you 4 suites, two of which for children and a guest suite. At the first floor is the master suite entirely opened with a huge balcony overhanging the lanai. While admiring the breath-taking view of the horizon you can enjoy the wonderful opened-bathroom, but also your own private lounge with plasma Tv and fireplace.

Added to all these living rooms, you can also enjoy yourself at the playroom that is also opened to a balcony and the garden. A true sculptural and bold space which is also welcoming and ideal for all the family.