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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

YEK Villas in Russia by Open AD

February 28th, 2022 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Open AD

The two geometrically sharp villas create the impression of levitating among the towering pines and birches of a secluded golf course. Their presence is felt, but subtle.

Ivanka Concrete panels, perforated metal and reflective glass combine in façades, which echo the patterns seen in the surrounding landscape. Beneath the exterior is a sturdy reinforced concrete frame.

Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

Architects: Open AD
Project: YEK Villas
Location: Russia
Photography: Maxim Kanakin
Team: Zane Tetere – Sulce, Girts Kula, Kristaps Sulcs, Helmuts Nezborts, Jelena Ozolina-Jelisejeva, Dins Vecans, Zane Legzdina

Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

Since the homes sit within the grounds of a golf course, people spend time in the area. Not only do the façade features perform well visually, but also give privacy to residents, so that they can see the landscape, but passers-by can’t see inside. The overhangs and screens also protect from the glare of the sun.

An enclosed courtyard at the heart of the villa provides residents with their very own, private outdoor area, as well as floods the home in natural light. A gallery encircles the courtyard. Living quarters are spaced around it. The lines between the home’s interior and external landscape are blurred. Tucked below ground are a private spa, garage and technical rooms.

Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

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: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Maxim Kanakin

: Image Courtesy © Open AD

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Tags: Russia

Categories: House, Private House, Residential, Villa

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