The apartment in Ukraine that’s reminiscent of a loft in Tokyo
The ‘Wabi Sabi Apartment’ by Sergey Makhno in Kiev is a place at the intersection of Japanese minimalist art and Ukranian aesthetic.
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Architect and designer Sergey Makhno used for the Wabi Sabi Apartment in Kiev a palette of dark colours and rough textures to foster a calm, meditative atmosphere. The walls, finished with clay, are inspired by the technique used in traditional Ukrainian houses, while the oak beams symbolise Japan. The result is at once rustic, cool, bright, and cosy.
Nature at the heart of architecture
The architect took inspiration from wabi-sabi, a Japanese concept that celebrates natural objects and processes. Designed by the architect for his own family, the house boasts a roof terrace, living room, kitchen, and dining room.
Sergey Makhno reproduced this ambiance for another of his projects: Japanese restaurant Fujiwara Yoshi in Kiev.
Wabi Sabi Apartment (2017) is a design by Sergey Makhno Architects.
© Sergey Makhno Architects
© Sergey Makhno Architects
© Sergey Makhno Architects
© Sergey Makhno Architects
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