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House Bakston
House Bakston
Sofia, Bulgaria
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House Bakston
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2012
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$50K - 100K
Play of light combined with Japanese minimalism in Sofia are used as guidelines in the reconstruction of a 90-year old masonry house to achieve a complete transformation of the loft space. The project was commissioned by a couple for the 18th birthday of their son as a home for him to reside and entertain in.
Three separate rooms are merged into a large open plan space with designated living and dining areas as well as a kitchen. All partition and load-bearing concrete walls have been removed, achieved by the addition of a supporting metal frame.
The reorganization of the volumes and sculpturing of the ceiling surface creates the visual effect of a more generous space. The roof ridges have been repositioned, complemented by the addition of new ridgelines and the overall rise of the height by two meters.
The windows are entirely remodeled with the original openings closed up and substituted for new ones, framing the best possible views of the area surrounding the house. Roof lights have been added in precise positions, letting profuse daylight into certain spots of the interior space even on gloomy winter days and creating a feeling of museum scenography. That effect is further increased by the overall whiteness of the interior. As a counterpoint, the use of oak for the floors and furniture achieves a sense of balance and coziness. The interior features bespoke oak panels fixed on visible hand-processed metal mechanisms. The addition of a fireplace and a sunken living area surrounding it gives visual warmth and enhances the feeling of comfort. The Japanese minimalistic design corresponds to the lifestyle and aesthetic preferences of the young man, who will inhabit the space.
The house is located in one of Sofia’s old and densely built neighborhoods. Hence, the character of the loft space is somewhat introverted, facing inwards rather than opening up to the neighboring houses and surrounding setting.
Three separate rooms are merged into a large open plan space with designated living and dining areas as well as a kitchen. All partition and load-bearing concrete walls have been removed, achieved by the addition of a supporting metal frame.
The reorganization of the volumes and sculpturing of the ceiling surface creates the visual effect of a more generous space. The roof ridges have been repositioned, complemented by the addition of new ridgelines and the overall rise of the height by two meters.
The windows are entirely remodeled with the original openings closed up and substituted for new ones, framing the best possible views of the area surrounding the house. Roof lights have been added in precise positions, letting profuse daylight into certain spots of the interior space even on gloomy winter days and creating a feeling of museum scenography. That effect is further increased by the overall whiteness of the interior. As a counterpoint, the use of oak for the floors and furniture achieves a sense of balance and coziness. The interior features bespoke oak panels fixed on visible hand-processed metal mechanisms. The addition of a fireplace and a sunken living area surrounding it gives visual warmth and enhances the feeling of comfort. The Japanese minimalistic design corresponds to the lifestyle and aesthetic preferences of the young man, who will inhabit the space.
The house is located in one of Sofia’s old and densely built neighborhoods. Hence, the character of the loft space is somewhat introverted, facing inwards rather than opening up to the neighboring houses and surrounding setting.
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