Almaty
About the project
A contemporary countryside residence set on an elevated site, featuring panoramic glazing, a refined façade geometry, and an expressive interplay of stone, wood, and light.
Floors
2
Bedrooms
4
Plot area
19 areas
Building area
627 м²
Main idea — to design a spacious and comfortable villa for a large family, where contemporary architecture aligns with principles of harmonious spatial planning.
The house was developed with guidance from a Vastu specialist, which influenced its orientation and the placement of functional zones.
The house was developed with guidance from a Vastu specialist, which influenced its orientation and the placement of functional zones.
The residence is situated on a gently rising plot, allowing it to naturally elevate above the terrain and be visible from the entrance. The architectural concept is based on two interlocked volumes arranged as if threaded together — a composition reminiscent of a structural “bracket.” This configuration creates private terraces and shields interior spaces from external views. The house opens toward the depth of the site while maintaining a light silhouette and an expressive façade geometry.
The architectural language is built on the contrast of horizontal and vertical masses. The first and second floors read as distinct blocks, connected by a white bracket-like frame that shapes the plasticity of the façades and establishes an architectural rhythm.
The façades feature natural, textured materials: dark porcelain stoneware and granite on the first floor, and wooden slats combined with decorative scored plaster on the second. Panoramic glazing fills the interiors with natural light and opens views toward the property.
Beneath the house lies a full-scale basement level of 200 m², accommodating a workshop, billiard room, and technical spaces.
Despite challenging soil conditions, the structure achieves reliable waterproofing and long-term stability.
The façades feature natural, textured materials: dark porcelain stoneware and granite on the first floor, and wooden slats combined with decorative scored plaster on the second. Panoramic glazing fills the interiors with natural light and opens views toward the property.
Beneath the house lies a full-scale basement level of 200 m², accommodating a workshop, billiard room, and technical spaces.
Despite challenging soil conditions, the structure achieves reliable waterproofing and long-term stability.
First floor. A combined living room, kitchen, and dining room. This area also includes a fireplace area, two offices, a laundry room, a walk-in closet, and storage rooms.
Second floor. A private level houses the master suite with a separate walk-in closet and bathroom, as well as three children's bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The children's area is separated from the adult area for comfort and privacy.
Basement. A workshop, billiard room, and boiler room are located here. A separate entrance from the street is provided for maintenance staff.
Second floor. A private level houses the master suite with a separate walk-in closet and bathroom, as well as three children's bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The children's area is separated from the adult area for comfort and privacy.
Basement. A workshop, billiard room, and boiler room are located here. A separate entrance from the street is provided for maintenance staff.
The house is constructed of monolithic concrete, with interior walls made of clinker brick. The flat roof is partially walkable. The panoramic glazing is energy-efficient and designed for the region's climate.
Lighting has been carefully designed: recessed lighting in the steps and landscape, accent lights on the facades, and soft, diffused lighting in the interior create a vibrant evening setting. The house is equipped with smart switches and outlets controlled via a mobile app.
Lighting has been carefully designed: recessed lighting in the steps and landscape, accent lights on the facades, and soft, diffused lighting in the interior create a vibrant evening setting. The house is equipped with smart switches and outlets controlled via a mobile app.
The residence is situated on a gently rising plot, allowing it to naturally elevate above the terrain and be visible from the entrance. The architectural concept is based on two interlocked volumes arranged as if threaded together — a composition reminiscent of a structural “bracket.” This configuration creates private terraces and shields interior spaces from external views. The house opens toward the depth of the site while maintaining a light silhouette and an expressive façade geometry.
The architectural language is built on the contrast of horizontal and vertical masses. The first and second floors read as distinct blocks, connected by a white bracket-like frame that shapes the plasticity of the façades and establishes an architectural rhythm.
The façades feature natural, textured materials: dark porcelain stoneware and granite on the first floor, and wooden slats combined with decorative scored plaster on the second. Panoramic glazing fills the interiors with natural light and opens views toward the property.
Beneath the house lies a full-scale basement level of 200 m², accommodating a workshop, billiard room, and technical spaces.
Despite challenging soil conditions, the structure achieves reliable waterproofing and long-term stability.
The façades feature natural, textured materials: dark porcelain stoneware and granite on the first floor, and wooden slats combined with decorative scored plaster on the second. Panoramic glazing fills the interiors with natural light and opens views toward the property.
Beneath the house lies a full-scale basement level of 200 m², accommodating a workshop, billiard room, and technical spaces.
Despite challenging soil conditions, the structure achieves reliable waterproofing and long-term stability.
First floor. A combined living room, kitchen, and dining room. This area also includes a fireplace area, two offices, a laundry room, a walk-in closet, and storage rooms.
Second floor. A private level houses the master suite with a separate walk-in closet and bathroom, as well as three children's bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The children's area is separated from the adult area for comfort and privacy.
Basement. A workshop, billiard room, and boiler room are located here. A separate entrance from the street is provided for maintenance staff.
Second floor. A private level houses the master suite with a separate walk-in closet and bathroom, as well as three children's bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The children's area is separated from the adult area for comfort and privacy.
Basement. A workshop, billiard room, and boiler room are located here. A separate entrance from the street is provided for maintenance staff.
The house is constructed of monolithic concrete, with interior walls made of clinker brick. The flat roof is partially walkable. The panoramic glazing is energy-efficient and designed for the region's climate.
Lighting has been carefully designed: recessed lighting in the steps and landscape, accent lights on the facades, and soft, diffused lighting in the interior create a vibrant evening setting. The house is equipped with smart switches and outlets controlled via a mobile app.
Lighting has been carefully designed: recessed lighting in the steps and landscape, accent lights on the facades, and soft, diffused lighting in the interior create a vibrant evening setting. The house is equipped with smart switches and outlets controlled via a mobile app.
«This house is special to us. Even though the project was carried out in Kazakhstan and we were working from Moscow, everything turned out exactly as planned. This house is about tranquility, balanced architecture, and how light and materials create a mood in a space.»
Author's word
Nikita Solovev
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