This is a completed project for a hillside house designed for a large family dreaming of their own "place of power." Initially, the clients requested a classical style, but during the communication process, the project gradually acquired a modern character, additional meanings, and architectural depth. At a certain point, Greek motifs emerged: the terrace, columns, the plasticity of the relief, and a sense of space that reveals itself gradually.
This idea became the starting point, and the house, originally conceived as a two-story building, organically grew into three levels. The first floor is occupied by a common area serving as a focal point for the entire family, while the private block is located on the second floor. A notable architectural feature is the pitched standing-seam roof, which is almost entirely hidden behind parapets. It is not visible from the street, but in the bedrooms, we intentionally left sloped ceilings to maintain a sense of volume and slightly subvert conventional expectations. An important part of the concept is the courtyard. The common area opens onto a terrace, which serves as a link between the house, the garden, and the pool: an intimate, cozy space for family gatherings and relaxation.
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
F O R M A is an architectural studio specializing in the design of A-class private houses, public spaces, and premium-level interiors. Our practice includes individual residential houses, low-rise public buildings, interiors of any complexity, small architectural forms, and landscaping. The studio's projects have been implemented throughout Russia—from Moscow and Saint Petersburg to Kazan, Krasnodar, Sochi, Krasnoyarsk, Rostov-on-Don, and other cities. We also work internationally: our foreign projects include private houses and interiors in Thailand, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Belarus.
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Mikhail Chekalov