The concept of “timeless – interior” has ceased to be a characteristic of an exclusively classical space, today it is, more than ever, relevant in relation to the modern living environment.

Passing the gallery

A photo: Evgeny Luchin

Text: Olga Vologdina

Project author: Vadim Grekov

Magazine: N10 (220) 2016

Vadim Grekov says: “For me, every interior is an independent“ organism ”, which primarily solves functional tasks. And in this matter the desire of the customer - the law for the architect. But in terms of aesthetics, the interior can and should reflect the author, his artistic alter ego.

An architect as a professional, to a certain extent, is even obliged to “impose” his vision on the customer. A compromise can be manifested in the number of copyright ideas and in the possibility of choosing from them, but not in any way to illustrate the wishes of the customer. Now, being engaged in "big" urban architecture, to create an interior design, since it is an essential continuation of architecture, its gut. And the interior, thought out even at the design stage of a building, is always valuable. ”

One of the features of functionalism here is the possibility of transformation.

One of the features of functionalism here is the possibility of transformation.

The apartment before the design was a free volume with a large glass front and with a very elongated configuration. The upper floor with panoramic windows inevitably ensured contact with the external environment. The architect did not fail to take advantage of this advantage and created a project whose organization of space is as open as possible and subordinated to the environment.

Lamps, Martini

Canteen

As an element of general lighting in the dining room, there are lamps in the form of volcanoes, which not only perform their functional task, but also form a peculiar architectural relief of the ceiling.