Flat 2 by Unnamed Studio
Flat 2 is a small eclectic apartment located in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, designed in 2021 by Unnamed Studio.
Description
We first got to the site of the future building at the very beginning of 2021. The client, a friend of mine, had bought a 46 sq.m flat in a new business-class building.
At first, he was completely unsure of what he wanted, except for one thing: it had to be something new and different from all the other projects we had seen so far.
These thoughts inspired me to take a non-trivial approach to design. After several sketches, my team and I decided to make the most of the 46 square meters: the layout was divided into private and public areas, and storage spaces were placed so as not to lose usable space.
After presenting the idea and sketches to the client (who was delighted), we started the detailed design process. The budget was limited, so we looked for different manufacturers, different discounts, and some of the furniture we picked up at flea markets. We have a good attitude towards environmental-friendly design, and we try to incorporate sustainability into our projects. For example, for the living room, I found a recycled carpet from an old fabric from Armenia (where I was born).
The main material for the walls was micro concrete, while the floor was micro cement in the public area (we made it white by mixing cement, calcium carbonate, and chalk) and ash parquet in the private area.
Painted MDF was chosen as the kitchen’s main mater...
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