The project was implemented for notary Anna Bakay, who set the task of creating a coherent sequence of laconic spaces for a small team, write Dezeen.
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According to the designer, the concept was to embody a hybrid space — a place of creation, strength, and work “from the heart.” In response, Dolgopyatova proposed an interior that resembles a private art gallery more than a traditional office.
The premises are located on Tereshchenkovska Street. On one side it overlooks Shevchenko Park, on the other - a quiet courtyard. Daylight, penetrating through windows on two sides, emphasizes the richness of textures and patinated surfaces.
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The office area is 88 square meters. The walls and ceilings are decorated with tactile plaster with the addition of hemp fibers, which forms the basis of a restrained natural palette with an emphasis on natural materials.
"This interior is about the connection with the earth, about silence and inner strength, without demonstrative solutions," noted Oksana Dolgopyatova.
The space includes offices, a reception area, a kitchen, and a bathroom, connected by a central corridor with load-bearing walls.
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The gallery hall provides access to all rooms and is complemented by decorative wood shingle panels created by sculptor Andriy Voznytskyi from recycled wood from wine and beer barrels.
The interior is also decorated with illuminated mirrors from the Flos brand that reflect natural light and art objects, including a sculpture by Alexander Sukholit and a designer hanger in the shape of burnt matches.
The doors, window frames and sills are made of stained oak, and bronze branch-shaped handles by Philip Watts Design add a natural accent.
A key element of the interior is a large textile art object by artist Oksana Levcheny, created specifically for this project. The work combines weaving, ceramics, vines, and applique.
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The reception area features a table made of sequoia quartzite, with a distinctive pattern reminiscent of tree bark. The space is complemented by sculptural furniture and collectible design objects, including works by Tetyana Krasutska.
Of particular interest is the bathroom at the end of the corridor, where there is a ceramic panel by artist Serhiy Gorban, created from hand-formed fireclay elements resembling stylized drops of water.
Interestingly, the bathroom intentionally did not have a mirror. “A person should exhale, stop, and focus on how the water flows over their hands, without being distracted,” the designer explained.
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