Weightless House

The house in the village of Repino, Leningrad region, harmoniously blends into the forest landscape. A maximum number of trees have been preserved: some of them pass through the house's canopies, and the thin support columns mimic the rhythm of the pine trunks originally on the site. Most of the columns stand nearly in the same places as the trees, further integrating the building into its surroundings.

Natural materials have been chosen for the project: dolomite stone, wood, and metal. Over time, these materials will change, allowing the architecture to merge even more with the natural environment.

The house's functional program includes a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms for the owners and guests, two children's rooms, a dressing room, a spa with a pool, hammam, and sauna, an office, and a lounge area. The house is designed around the living room: to access other rooms, the owners must pass through the "main square."

Each room, including the spa, master bedroom, and children's rooms, has access to individual terraces. The living room opens onto a central outdoor lounge area with a fireplace and summer kitchen.

The site also features a guest block with two guest bedrooms, technical rooms, a garage with staff quarters, and a workshop.