Studio STUDIO. ORGANIC is known for designing interiors that cultivate the bond between man and nature. This time was no different. In creating the arrangement of the suburban cottage , Aga Kobus, Dominika Wrzosek-Kwiatkowska and Grzegorz Goworek reached for the assumptions of neuroarchitecture.
The entrance area is separated from the living room by an openwork screen.
Styling: Aga Kobus Photo: Pion Studio
Suburban enclave
The investors bought the house in its raw state. Initially they planned to use it only in the summer months, but the lockdown experience changed their plans. The year-round nature of the interior also affected its aesthetics. Instead of the industrial style they initially envisioned, the owners opted for a more natural and cozy arrangement. The ideal choice to create such a design was the architects from STUDIO. ORGANIC.
- This is a perfect place to live, surrounded by fields, but also by meadows and forests with a natural succession of plants. The microbiome of these habitats is very beneficial to humans. And the house itself, a block not of our making, is an excellent sun catcher," says Aga Kobus.
The arrangement uses natural colors and materials
Styling: Aga Kobus Photo: Pion Studio
What is neuroarchitecture?
What is hidden under the word neuroarchitecture? It is an interdisciplinary field that combines architecture, psychology and neuroscience. Its goal is to design spaces that positively influence the well-being, health and cognitive functions of users. It is based on research showing how elements of the environment, such as light, sound, color or spatial arrangement, affect the human brain and behavior. Aga Kobus and Grzegorz Goworek have long used the results of neuroarchitectural research in their work. The projects of STUDIO. ORGANIC are designed to recreate the relationship between man and nature. To do this, the architects use natural and appropriately selected colors, materials and textures.
- In our design, which we like to call organic design, we use deeply structured materials. Such that by their properties influence a positive microclimate in terms of humidity, acoustics, lighting," explains Aga Kobus.
Aga Kobus and Grzegorz Goworek
Styling: Aga Kobus Photo: Pion Studio
- We use them in a conscious way so as to create spaces that have a beneficial effect on users, stimulating receptors related to all senses, but also enabling rest and regeneration. Whether we are talking about a location on the edge of civilization or in the heart of a big city. Even amidst the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, we know how to create a secluded enclave," adds Grzegorz Goworek.
The master bedroom features a canopy bed
Styling: Aga Kobus Photo: Pion Studio
Original body
The building, which resembles the letter C in shape, is one-story, but tall. At the peak, the interiors measure 6.5 meters. The southern interior facade has been completely glazed. This further enhances the feeling of being surrounded by nature. The central part and the obliquely positioned right wing is a single-space living area of as much as 150 m². It includes a fireplace living room located next to the lobby, a kitchen, a dining room and an adjacent second living room. A semi-enclosed study with two workspaces has been arranged on the mezzanine. The private area is located in the left wing. There the master bedroom, bath room, dressing room and guest rooms with a separate bathroom were located.
- A rare advantage of this house is the long view axes, allowing the eye to rest. Added to this is the free circulation of air. However, the interior geometry is complex, and trying to force it into the rigors of a right angle would mean a severe loss of volume, says Grzegorz Goworek.
The living area is as large as 150 m²
Styling: Aga Kobus Photo: Pion Studio
Authentic materials
The architects decided to use an unusual solution. The ceiling was covered with wood. This emphasized the height of the rooms, optically calmed the geometry of the house and added a cozy and intimate character to the space. The floor, on the other hand, was created from planks recovered from old buildings.
- Some are wider, others narrower, they have visible cracks and uneven color, and the grain pattern was further emphasized by brushing. There is a lot of history in them, a lot of truth, "Gregory stresses.
The walls are covered with rough structural plaster prepared according to the recipe used by the precursors of modernism. The materials used have a beneficial effect on the acoustics of the wood and work beautifully with light.
The ceiling was covered with wood
Styling: Aga Kobus Photo: Pion Studio
Interior pleasant to the touch
The unique character of the design continues in the furnishing elements. In the depths of the living area you will find bookcases made of chemically aged steel. This piece was created by STUDIO. ORGANIC. Especially for this house, the architects also designed openwork lamellar curtains separating the entrance zone from the living room. Unique lamps resembling dangling cables hang from the ceiling of the fireplace lounge. In the TV room, meanwhile, you'll find lighting made of leather. Also worth noting is the "levitating" cantilever staircase leading to the mezzanine. The architects also took care of haptic objects. Coarse-weave fabrics, structured wool carpets, raw-textured ceramics and relief fronts of the sink cabinet, create an intriguing and varied arrangement.
The walls are covered with structural plaster
Styling: Aga Kobus Photo: Pion Studio
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