Fifth floor Moscow apartment transformed into light-filled "cabin"
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This modest sized apartment, situated on the 5th floor of a tall multistory building in Moscow Russia, was strongly overshadowed by surrounding buildings
Dead walls were replaced with glass ones, allowing natural light to illuminate the dining room, guest space, living space and work space from both sides
The modern light oak walling also becomes the ceilings, flooring and even the furniture
The double sized bed seems to cascade down from the oak ceiling
The middle section was slightly raised to catch the light from the windows
Unobstructed openings can be curtained off if necessary
The middle section was slightly raised to catch the light from the windows
Architect Peter Kostelov came up with a solution to transform the interior design into an “Oak Tube”, allowing natural light to filter through the home
The kitchen also has the impression that it has been built into the Oak Tube, with matching oak furnished cupboards and kitchen stools.
The kitchen also has the impression that it has been built into the Oak Tube, with matching oak furnished cupboards and kitchen stools.
The “Oak Tube” design allows natural light to filter through the entire apartment
Overall the apartment’s interior has been thoroughly thought out and finished with natural tones and complimenting composite stone
The oak panel walls feature inbuilt shelving, arched openings, furnishings for home entertainment systems and even a double sized bed
Making of the Oak Tube
Oak Tube plans
Peter Kostelov's "cabin" apartment - not you average 5th floor abode
The oak panel walls feature inbuilt shelving, arched openings, furnishings for home entertainment systems, desk and even a double sized bed
Article Summary
This modest sized apartment situated on the fifth floor of a tall building in Moscow was strongly overshadowed by surrounding buildings and a dark central courtyard. To correct the problem, architect Peter Kostelov transformed the interior design into an “Oak Tube” that allows natural light to filter through the entire abode.
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