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Skolkovo, Moscow
Vastu
house
I.
The house in Skolkovo was conceived as a space of stillness — an environment shaped not by form alone, but by a deeper dialogue between architecture, landscape and inner balance.
Surrounded by pine trees and natural light, the project unfolds as a quiet extension of its setting, where the boundary between interior and exterior gradually dissolves.
Surrounded by pine trees and natural light, the project unfolds as a quiet extension of its setting, where the boundary between interior and exterior gradually dissolves.
photo Mikhail Loskutov, Arina Yaroshevskaya,
video Evgeny Zuev
video Evgeny Zuev
media:
1/20
II.
From the outset, the intention was to create a restrained and grounded environment, guided by a sensitivity to proportion, rhythm and presence. The space does not seek to assert itself, but rather to align — with nature, with light, and with the life unfolding within it. This sense of harmony is not decorative, but structural.
7/20
III.
The planning of the house was informed by the principles of Vastu — not as a formal system, but as a way of understanding space as a field of energy.
The house was carefully reoriented to restore a natural flow, allowing each area to find its appropriate position and function within a larger whole. Movement through the space feels intuitive, almost inevitable, as if shaped by forces that extend beyond the visible.
The house was carefully reoriented to restore a natural flow, allowing each area to find its appropriate position and function within a larger whole. Movement through the space feels intuitive, almost inevitable, as if shaped by forces that extend beyond the visible.
10/20
IV.
Each zone carries its own character while remaining part of a continuous composition. Spaces for rest, gathering and activity are positioned in relation to light, direction and atmosphere, creating a subtle choreography of daily life. The result is a house that feels balanced and composed, where architecture supports a sense of clarity, focus and ease.
12/20
V.
Materiality reinforces this approach. Natural wood, stone, steel and tactile textiles form a quiet, cohesive palette that echoes the surrounding landscape.
The interior appears minimal at first glance, yet reveals a high level of precision upon closer experience. Slight shifts in ceiling height, carefully resolved junctions and shadow gaps introduce a hidden architectural layer — one that defines the depth of the space without making itself explicit.
The interior appears minimal at first glance, yet reveals a high level of precision upon closer experience. Slight shifts in ceiling height, carefully resolved junctions and shadow gaps introduce a hidden architectural layer — one that defines the depth of the space without making itself explicit.
15/20
VI.
This project is not about minimalism as an aesthetic, but about reduction as a way of arriving at essence. Every element is intentional, every transition considered, allowing the space to breathe and to unfold over time.
The house ultimately becomes more than a structure — it is a state. A place where architecture, nature and human presence are held in quiet alignment, creating an environment that restores, grounds and sustains.
The house ultimately becomes more than a structure — it is a state. A place where architecture, nature and human presence are held in quiet alignment, creating an environment that restores, grounds and sustains.
17/20
1/20
Skolkovo, Moscow
Vastu
house
house
I.
The house in Skolkovo was conceived as a space of stillness — an environment shaped not by form alone, but by a deeper dialogue between architecture, landscape and inner balance.
Surrounded by pine trees and natural light, the project unfolds as a quiet extension of its setting, where the boundary between interior and exterior gradually dissolves.
Surrounded by pine trees and natural light, the project unfolds as a quiet extension of its setting, where the boundary between interior and exterior gradually dissolves.
photos Mikhail Loskutov, Arina Yaroshevskaya,
video Evgeny Zuev
video Evgeny Zuev
MEDIA:
II.
From the outset, the intention was to create a restrained and grounded environment, guided by a sensitivity to proportion, rhythm and presence.
The space does not seek to assert itself, but rather to align — with nature, with light, and with the life unfolding within it. This sense of harmony is not decorative, but structural.
The space does not seek to assert itself, but rather to align — with nature, with light, and with the life unfolding within it. This sense of harmony is not decorative, but structural.
7/20
III.
The planning of the house was informed by the principles of Vastu — not as a formal system, but as a way of understanding space as a field of energy.
The house was carefully reoriented to restore a natural flow, allowing each area to find its appropriate position and function within a larger whole. Movement through the space feels intuitive, almost inevitable, as if shaped by forces that extend beyond the visible.
The house was carefully reoriented to restore a natural flow, allowing each area to find its appropriate position and function within a larger whole. Movement through the space feels intuitive, almost inevitable, as if shaped by forces that extend beyond the visible.
10/20
12/20
IV.
Each zone carries its own character while remaining part of a continuous composition. Spaces for rest, gathering and activity are positioned in relation to light, direction and atmosphere, creating a subtle choreography of daily life. The result is a house that feels balanced and composed, where architecture supports a sense of clarity, focus and ease.
V.
Materiality reinforces this approach. Natural wood, stone, steel and tactile textiles form a quiet, cohesive palette that echoes the surrounding landscape.
The interior appears minimal at first glance, yet reveals a high level of precision upon closer experience. Slight shifts in ceiling height, carefully resolved junctions and shadow gaps introduce a hidden architectural layer — one that defines the depth of the space without making itself explicit.
The interior appears minimal at first glance, yet reveals a high level of precision upon closer experience. Slight shifts in ceiling height, carefully resolved junctions and shadow gaps introduce a hidden architectural layer — one that defines the depth of the space without making itself explicit.
15/20
17/20
VI.
This project is not about minimalism as an aesthetic, but about reduction as a way of arriving at essence. Every element is intentional, every transition considered, allowing the space to breathe and to unfold over time.
The house ultimately becomes more than a structure — it is a state. A place where architecture, nature and human presence are held in quiet alignment, creating an environment that restores, grounds and sustains.
The house ultimately becomes more than a structure — it is a state. A place where architecture, nature and human presence are held in quiet alignment, creating an environment that restores, grounds and sustains.
