HORIZON COURTYARD HOUSE
Pushkino, Moscow Region, Russia
2020
The house is conceived as a horizontal architectural line that extends through the landscape, mediating between interior space and the surrounding garden. Its elongated volume follows the natural terrain and establishes a calm architectural presence within the forest environment.
The architecture is defined by clear geometric lines and a restrained material palette. Light surfaces and continuous glazing emphasize the horizontal character of the building while dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior space. Large panoramic windows allow natural light to penetrate deep into the interior and create a constant visual connection with the landscape.
A continuous terrace runs along the façade as a transitional zone between architecture and nature. It extends the living spaces outward and allows everyday life to unfold between the house and the garden. The outdoor fireplace further reinforces this relationship, transforming the terrace into a place for gathering and quiet contemplation.
The interior follows the same architectural principles. Open spatial organization allows the main living areas to flow into one another, creating a continuous spatial experience. Natural light, restrained materials, and controlled proportions generate an atmosphere of calm and clarity.
The house becomes a place where architecture and landscape exist in balance, creating an environment that supports both everyday living and moments of retreat.
Program: Private residence
Client: Private
Lead architect: Zurab Arabidze
Project team: Davit Sturua, Anna Tevdorashvili, Giorgi Rekhviashvili, Avto Gigineishvili
Interior Styling: Tatiana Alenina, Vladimir Krasilnikov,
Architectural supervision: Alexey Ivanov
Photography: Mikhail Loskutov
ARCHITECTURAL FILM
The film presents a spatial reading of the project, revealing the relationship between architecture, landscape, and light. Through a sequence of moving views, the house is experienced not as a static object but as a series of spaces unfolding through time.
The camera movement highlights the proportions of the volumes, the transparency of the façades, and the connection between interior spaces and the surrounding environment, allowing the architecture to be perceived as a continuous spatial experience.
DRAWINGS
PLOT AREA : 2650 M2 - BUILT AREA : 510 M2 - LIVING AREA : 270 M2 - TERRACES AREA : 100 M2 - ROOMS : 5 - FLOORS : 1
BUILDING PROCESS
VILLAGE ZVYAGINO-1
Zvyagino-1 is a small residential settlement located within the forest landscape of the Pushkino district in the Moscow region, approximately 30 kilometers from Moscow. The area is surrounded by dense pine forests and protected natural zones connected to the Mosvodokanal reservoir system.
The spatial character of the settlement is defined by the relationship between houses, forest clearings, and nearby water bodies. Buildings are positioned within the landscape, allowing the natural environment to remain dominant while architecture opens toward views of the surrounding forest and lakes.
