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Shell
Kozyn, Ukraine
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Type
STATUS
Concept
YEAR
2030
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
SHELL is modern architecture that functions as a protective shield. The house guards the family’s inner world from the city’s noise, much like a shell protects its most precious contents. Externally, it presents a restrained, almost monolithic form made of long-format brick, broadcasting reliability and inaccessibility. Yet inside, it reveals a delicate beauty and absolute comfort. This is a space where safety meets lightness, and walls become not barriers, but intellectual filters between the bustling world and your personal peace.
Concept.
At the core of the project lies an architectural paradox — “transparent privacy.” We created an introverted house: it does not try to impress the street but focuses entirely on internal comfort. Instead of opening panoramic windows outwards, we turned them toward a private inner courtyard (patio).
This allowed us to transform nature into a full-fledged part of the interior while maintaining complete privacy for the owners. Barrier-free transitions between zones and the absence of unnecessary doors create a sense of a seamless, flowing space.
Challenges.
A key challenge was combining the monumentality of stone with the warmth of a living space. We needed to integrate large glazing areas while preserving energy efficiency and a sense of intimacy.
Special attention was paid to the lighting scenario: natural insolation had to accompany a person throughout the day, highlighting the texture of natural materials without washing them out. It was also crucial to rethink transit zones — making corridors not just utility paths, but fully realized design elements.
Architectural Solutions/
The Bezmirno team built the composition around a living tree in the center of the patio — this is the home’s main focal point. It is this private space that allowed us to open the interior to nature to the maximum.
Open Space Zoning. The day zone unites the kitchen, dining, and living areas without solid partitions. Zoning is achieved through architectural logic, furniture groups, and lighting scenarios.
The Gallery. To keep transit zones from feeling empty, we integrated a large window in the corridor opposite the stairs. Now, this space functions as a light-filled gallery and an additional spot for contemplating the garden.
Private Block. We dedicated the entire second floor to the owners’ private space. The master bedroom is always filled with soft light, while a separate bathroom located by a panoramic window allows for enjoying the forest view in complete silence.
Materials & Textures.
To avoid the “cold museum” effect often associated with minimalism, we bet on the tactility of materials.
Long-format Brick: Used on the facade and partially in the interior, it sets the rhythm and adds a sense of craftsmanship and history. Its rough surface plays beautifully with the shadows cast by the trees.
Natural Wood: Used in wall cladding and furniture, it softens the severity of stone and glass, adding warmth and aroma to the space.
Glass: Large-format sliding systems erase the boundary between the home and the outdoors.
This combination creates a “living” minimalism, where every detail emphasizes volume without drawing too much attention to itself.
SHELL: Patio House Project demonstrates our workshop’s key philosophy: minimalism can be warm, and openness can be absolutely safe. It is not just a set of functional zones, but a place for resource restoration. The concise forms of the facade and the immediate proximity to nature in the interior work towards a single goal — giving the family the opportunity to hear themselves and each other, leaving all external noise and bustle outside their reliable stone “shell.”
Concept.
At the core of the project lies an architectural paradox — “transparent privacy.” We created an introverted house: it does not try to impress the street but focuses entirely on internal comfort. Instead of opening panoramic windows outwards, we turned them toward a private inner courtyard (patio).
This allowed us to transform nature into a full-fledged part of the interior while maintaining complete privacy for the owners. Barrier-free transitions between zones and the absence of unnecessary doors create a sense of a seamless, flowing space.
Challenges.
A key challenge was combining the monumentality of stone with the warmth of a living space. We needed to integrate large glazing areas while preserving energy efficiency and a sense of intimacy.
Special attention was paid to the lighting scenario: natural insolation had to accompany a person throughout the day, highlighting the texture of natural materials without washing them out. It was also crucial to rethink transit zones — making corridors not just utility paths, but fully realized design elements.
Architectural Solutions/
The Bezmirno team built the composition around a living tree in the center of the patio — this is the home’s main focal point. It is this private space that allowed us to open the interior to nature to the maximum.
Open Space Zoning. The day zone unites the kitchen, dining, and living areas without solid partitions. Zoning is achieved through architectural logic, furniture groups, and lighting scenarios.
The Gallery. To keep transit zones from feeling empty, we integrated a large window in the corridor opposite the stairs. Now, this space functions as a light-filled gallery and an additional spot for contemplating the garden.
Private Block. We dedicated the entire second floor to the owners’ private space. The master bedroom is always filled with soft light, while a separate bathroom located by a panoramic window allows for enjoying the forest view in complete silence.
Materials & Textures.
To avoid the “cold museum” effect often associated with minimalism, we bet on the tactility of materials.
Long-format Brick: Used on the facade and partially in the interior, it sets the rhythm and adds a sense of craftsmanship and history. Its rough surface plays beautifully with the shadows cast by the trees.
Natural Wood: Used in wall cladding and furniture, it softens the severity of stone and glass, adding warmth and aroma to the space.
Glass: Large-format sliding systems erase the boundary between the home and the outdoors.
This combination creates a “living” minimalism, where every detail emphasizes volume without drawing too much attention to itself.
SHELL: Patio House Project demonstrates our workshop’s key philosophy: minimalism can be warm, and openness can be absolutely safe. It is not just a set of functional zones, but a place for resource restoration. The concise forms of the facade and the immediate proximity to nature in the interior work towards a single goal — giving the family the opportunity to hear themselves and each other, leaving all external noise and bustle outside their reliable stone “shell.”
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