Apartment for a Software Developer / Alexander Tischler / Russia

  • Project: An Apartment For A Software Developer
  • Architect: Alexander Tischler
  • Location: Russia, Moscow
  • Year: 81
  • Area: 2021 m2
  • Photography: Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

This apartment for a software developer by Alexander Tischler offers a stylish and efficient 871-square-foot interior crafted for modern urban living. Completed in 2021 in Moscow, the space reflects a refined balance of form and function—tailored to the lifestyle of a tech professional who values clean aesthetics and thoughtful design.

Open-plan living view with taupe and dark gray palette
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Tinted-glass doorway framing the living room
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Refined Color Palette with Playful Accents

Dominated by taupe beige and dark gray, the apartment is unified through recurring design elements such as tinted glass partitions, ribbed textures, and bold egg-yellow accents. These details create visual cohesion while introducing contrast that enlivens the atmosphere.

The living room, viewed through a tinted glass doorway, is designed in two distinct emotional zones: a darker, more structured corner with a custom graphic cabinet, and a lighter lounge area anchored by a cozy sofa.

Living area with ribbed textures and neutral tones
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Graphic cabinet anchoring the darker living corner
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Separate Kitchen with Artistic Touches

Responding to the client’s request for separation between the kitchen and living room, the design maintains distinct spaces while encouraging flow. The kitchen houses a freestanding refrigerator—a deliberate choice to emphasize its independence from the cabinetry. Nearby, a minimalist Vibia vertical pendant provides artistic lighting.

In the dining area, a glass table on sleek metal legs is paired with vibrant eco-leather Bontempi chairs and round Vibia ceiling lamps, creating a focal point that blends modernity and warmth.

Kitchen with freestanding refrigerator and clean cabinetry lines
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Dining zone with glass table, Bontempi chairs, and Vibia lamps
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
View across the separated kitchen into circulation
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Close-up of dining area with yellow accents
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Round Vibia pendant above glass dining table
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Dining vignette showing eco-leather chairs and metal legs
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Kitchen corner with vertical sculptural pendant
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Innovative Workspace in the Bedroom

A highlight of the apartment is the 3.5-meter-long desk in the bedroom. Suspended without a support leg and carried by a hidden metal frame, this bold structure floats effortlessly against the wall. Above it, embossed panels add depth and texture, enhancing the workspace’s architectural appeal.

The dressing room is connected to the bedroom but separated by elegant tinted-glass partitions. Inside, a multifunctional storage system allows for display, deep drawers for accessories, and seasonal storage behind closet doors.

Floating 3.5 m bedroom desk with embossed panels above
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Workstation detail and ribbed texture close-up
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Bedroom to dressing room transition with tinted glass
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Clever Bathroom and Entryway Solutions

The bathroom showcases a striking yellow vanity module, echoing other yellow accents in the apartment like the hallway pouf and kitchen seating. The layout was modified from the original floor plan, allowing space to include a modern shower area.

A compact column cabinet at the entrance holds a washer, dryer, and built-in air extractor. With no space for a full closet, wall hooks and a small drawer unit handle daily outerwear, while a larger closet further down the hall stores essentials, including electrical and heating components.

Bathroom with yellow vanity and modern shower
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Entry column cabinet concealing laundry appliances
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko
Hooks and small drawer unit for daily outerwear
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Thoughtful Modifications for Enhanced Living

Originally, a hallway led from the entrance to the kitchen, but by relocating the entrance to the living room, the design team created the opportunity to enlarge the bathroom—enhancing both flow and utility.

Every piece of cabinet furniture in the apartment was custom-designed and manufactured by Alexander Tischler’s team, ensuring a seamless visual and functional result.

Overall perspective tying together the palette and details
Photography © Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Floor Plan

Before

Apartment floor plan before modifications
Plan — Before

After

Apartment floor plan after redesign
Plan — After

Posted by Alexander Tischler

Alexander Tischler is a full-service interior design firm led by Karen Karapetian. The studio handles every stage of interior projects — from conceptual design and furniture planning to execution and finishing — maintaining control over quality and cost. Their approach ensures clients don’t get involved in construction hassles: costs are fixed up front and managed end-to-end by the studio. With integrated design, engineering, and implementation teams, Alexander Tischler delivers refined, coherent interiors where vision, precision, and reliability converge.