Duplex apartment in the historical center of Voronezh

Urban apartment with the atmosphere of an English country estate — Molbó Büro project

Canteen. Table, Poltrona Frau. The chairs are made to order. Chandelier, Schonbeck. On the wall is an autolithograph “Shostakovich D. D.” by Yuri Zlotnikov, LithoArt. Vases from Global Views and Alster showrooms.

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General parameters

Property type: apartment in a club house

Where is located: Voronezh

Area: 203 m2

Style: Classic

Color scheme: white background, dark floors and graphic accents

Contacts: architect Natalia Molbo, Molbó Buro, T. +7 495 128 13 99 , [email protected] , www.molbo.ru , @molboburo

Kitchen. Furniture, SieMatic. Household appliances, Sub-Zero & Wolf, Smeg, Miele.

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A sculptural staircase, arched windows and high ceilings, a spacious living room with a library — this description, worthy of an English manor, actually refers to a city apartment in the historical district of Voronezh. Its owner is a modern businesswoman, has two sons, runs a large company and has a refined taste. The interiors of the space were designed by Molbó Buro studio, preserving the balance between classic and modern solutions in the project.

A fragment of the kitchen. Collection of teapots from the Hermitage salon.

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Furniture, SieMatic. Household appliances, Sub-Zero & Wolf, Smeg, Miele.

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The apartment with an area of 203 m2 occupies the last two floors of an eight-storey club house. “We immediately decided that the classic style implies high doors and enlarged the openings, and the standard balcony blocks in the living room were replaced with wooden windows with English bars. We also made a brick fence on the balcony and made panoramic glazing, so the room became much brighter,” says Natalia Molbo, the founder of the bureau and head of the project.

Living room. Stairs and fences according to Natalia Molbo’s sketches were made by master Igor Sturov. Sofa, Black Tie. Round table, Gianfranco Ferré Home. On the wall is an etching of the “Raven” by Kirill Mamonov, LithoArt. Decorative pillows, Enere.it . Accessories, Moon-stores. Carpet, Art de Vivre.

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“The addition of the attic floor made it possible to place a nursery, an office and a bathroom there. After the redevelopment, the apartment turned out to be spacious and very bright. White walls with plaster moldings serve as a neutral background and make the space look like a gallery. For the floor, in contrast to this, we chose an array of American oak in a dark shade with a brutal treatment.”

A fragment of the living room. The mirror is made according to Natalia Molbo’s sketches. Bra, Schonbek.

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Armchair, Gianfranco Ferré Home. The coffee table and tray on it are vintage, Redecoration Store. Vintage crystal from the designer’s collection. Floor lamp, Visual Comfort.

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“The project is based on a combination of many textures: glossy surfaces, polished steel, American walnut, mirrored facades, textured glass, bronze, crystal, natural leather, black metal — all these materials have made the interior textured, you want to touch it, look at it.”

The library is in the living room. Bookshelf, Molteni & C. Armchair and coffee table, Gianfranco Ferré Home. Chandelier and sconce, Schonbek. Autolithography “Twilight in the Country” by Leonid Kurzenkov, LithoArt. Carpet from the collection From Russia with Love, Jan Kath, Krassky.

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“We paid special attention to the stairs to the second floor. Its manufacture and assembly were very difficult technically. One of the craftsmen who worked on the project was a mechanic factory turner. He has been manufacturing parts for rocket engines all his life and is used to measuring the accuracy of his work in millimeters, so our ladder can rightfully be considered a product of space technology!”

A fragment of the living room.

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“The center of the composition in the kitchen was a large arched window, it offers a view of the park. We used a non-trivial arrangement of household appliances: a steamer and a Wolf fryer are built into the countertop, and an oven and a Miele coffee machine are located in drywall niches. The hood made of polished steel has become a key element on the wall on the right. We abandoned a full-fledged dining table in the kitchen in favor of a small island for breakfast in order to make the most of the space. The main meals are held in the dining room, we like the idea of reviving this culture.”

The master bedroom. Bedside tables, Gianfranco Ferré Home. Bed linen, AtelierTati. Curtains, Designers Guild. Wallpaper, Andrew Martin. Carpet, Jan Kath, Krassky. Light, Visual Comfort.

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“In the bedroom, we wanted to create a sense of lightness, use a mix of different styles and eras. The calm color scheme allowed us to pay more attention to the details of the interior and decor.”

A fragment of the bedroom.

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“The bathroom is made in a classic English style, we took Italian Devon & Devon plumbing as a basis. The factory is very careful about stylistic authenticity, so we were able to implement the idea in detail. The charm of the space is added by the work of the French artist Francois Sauk.”

The bathroom is on the second floor. Plumbing, Devon & Devon. Painting “Claudia” by Francois Sauk, Gallery Carré d’artistes. Accessories, Moon-stores and Alster.

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“A special place in the apartment was an office with a round window located above the kitchen. A desk and an armchair from Poltrona Frau and a vintage lamp from the 60s, found in an antique shop, seem to belong to the same era. In such an environment, you want to write books or send hand-written letters to your loved ones.”

The hall is on the second floor. Console, Gianfranco Ferré Home. Sculptures by Alexander Khomutov, Attribut Gallery. Photo work by a Slovenian artist. Sofa, Poltrona Frau. Concrete table, Baxter.

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Office. Desk and armchair, Poltrona Frau. Vintage lamp, Germany, 1960s, Redecoration. Carpet, Art de Vivre. Caskets and stool, Moon-stores. Sculptures, Attribut Gallery.