FOREST FRAME HOUSE
Istra, Russia
2014
This house is located within a dense forest landscape near the Istra reservoir. The project was conceived as a quiet architectural presence within the forest. Rather than dominating the surrounding nature, the house seeks to preserve the existing trees and open itself toward the landscape.
The composition of the house is defined by clear horizontal lines and restrained geometric volumes. Concrete and natural wood form the material basis of the architecture, combining structural clarity with warm tactile qualities. Large panoramic windows open the interior toward the forest, allowing natural light, shadows, and seasonal changes to become part of everyday life inside the house. The architecture frames the surrounding landscape rather than separating itself from it, allowing the forest to become a natural continuation of the living space.
Minimalism here is not about reduction but about focus. The simplicity of the space directs attention toward essential experiences light, silence, nature, and the presence of the surrounding landscape. The terrace extends the interior outward, creating a transitional zone between the house and the forest.
The interior continues this architectural language. Clean forms, restrained materials, and natural textures create an atmosphere of quiet comfort. Warm wood surfaces and soft textures soften the strict geometry of the architecture.
The house is conceived as a place of retreat and contemplation. Architecture, nature, and everyday life come together to create an environment where one can slow down, reconnect with the surrounding landscape, and experience a sense of balance.
Program: Private residence
Client: Private
Lead architect: Zurab Arabidze
Project team: Nebojsa Lazarevich, Kirill Timerbaev, Anna Soloviev, Evgenia Romanova, Natalia Rebrova, Roman Dokuchaev, Yuri Silantiev
Photography: Sergey Krasyuk, Alexey Narodizkiy
ARCHITECTURAL FILM
Geometrium visiting Vladimir Glynin - The Photographer’s House in the Moscow Region
This film documents a visit by the Geometrium studio to the photographer Vladimir Glynin’s house located in the Moscow region. The project, completed more than six years ago, demonstrates a contemporary residential interior that remains актуальным over time.
Through a detailed walkthrough, the video explores the spatial organization of the house, including the living areas, fireplaces, and lighting design. The film reveals the architectural character of the project and the atmosphere created within the interior spaces.
DRAWINGS
PLOT AREA : 1396 M2 - BUILT AREA : 330 M2 - LIVING AREA : 260 M2 - TERRACES AREA : 221 M2 - FLOORS : 2 - ROOMS : 5
BUILDING PROCESS
VILLAGE LAKE SIDE
Village Lakeside is located within the forest landscape surrounding the Istra reservoir, northwest of Moscow. The area is defined by dense pine and birch forests where architecture appears as isolated volumes within nature. The proximity of water and the distance from the city create a calm and secluded atmosphere.
The spatial character of the settlement emerges from the relationship between houses and the forest. Buildings are carefully positioned among the trees, allowing the landscape to remain dominant while architecture frames views of the forest, sky, and water.
