In this Russian wooden house, tradition and modernity, nature and culture meet. Designed by architects Nikolai Belousov, Mikhail and Elena Masteropulo and built in 2013 in a traditional architectural style, the symmetrically shaped cabin recalls popular Russian wooden houses but adds a new type of glass facade. Traditional carved ornaments are replaced by a simple, unornamented facade. The villa is located in the residential area of Istra in the Moscow region, on a 780-square-meter site.
Relax in a wooden house in Russia
Massive wood dominates in the traditional Russian wooden house. It is popular because of its qualities. Solid wood helps maintain the microclimate inside a house, and it is environmentally friendly and durable. Russian log cabins have many faces: they are heat-resistant, moisture-resistant and beautiful. In the past, exterior wooden cladding was used for heat protection. Today, it is more often an element of aesthetic design. Traditional design is strongly influenced by local conditions.
Modern house built on the basis of a hand-cut log house
To create a link between inside and outside, the client decided to install a glass wall, which plays an important role in the architecture and design of the house. This construction allows nature to penetrate the interior. This is exactly what the architect wanted to achieve in his modern Russian wooden house.
The Russian wooden house between minimalism and landscape painting
In developing the house, Nikolai Belousov wanted to demonstrate that wood is a modern material that allows contemporary construction, and that a traditional Russian log cabin can be equipped with a modern interior. The villa has a living area combining kitchen, living room and dining room. This spacious room features an indoor fireplace, used as a purist design element. A fully furnished basement and walkable roof are available. An indoor pool transforms the place into a spa. The typical staircases in the Russian wooden house are replaced here by a light wooden construction.
A home for recreation and relaxation in nature
The traditional Russian wooden house has a special charm. While the flames burn in the fireplace, you can cuddle comfortably on the sofa and watch the snowy landscape.
Vernacular architecture gets a new look
Log cabin with forest view
Wooden house furniture gives security and warmth
Glass, metal and wood
Light stair construction
Indoor thermal pool
Two-storey house with a basement
Textures make the room more lively
Functional minimalism in the Russian style
The furniture design looks almost 50 years old
Metal and wood in the kitchen
Modern kitchen equipment
Cozy cottage impresses with its use of wood and glass
Photos by Irina Kaydalina
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Peter Dark
Anna Lohan
