A balcony-turned-conservatory features in an apartment renovated by architecture and interior studio Modektura in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Kyiv-based Modektura designed the interior to reflect the history of the apartment block, which was initially constructed in 1900.
The one-bedroom apartment was renovated by Modektura
"We wanted to tie it back to the house itself," Modektura founder Maksym Dietkovskyi told Dezeen.
"Colours and textures were chosen to create an interior that feels like it has a history ? one that has been waiting for its owner for a long time."
The studio added sand to the terrazzo flooring
The studio refurbished the flooring of the apartment incorporating sand into the terrazzo as part of several material experiments undertaken by the studio during this project. Additionally, marble chips were embedded within the mineral plaster on the walls.

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"The idea to experiment with materials was inspired by old decorative techniques, blending them with a modern approach" Dietkovskyi explained.
"Using sand and marble chips not only combined their decorative properties but also created a unique, aesthetically pleasing effect."
The open archways feature an inner wooden frame
Toned-oak, marble, stainless-steel and brass was used throughout the rest of the apartment.
The material palette was chosen to "cult...