- Project: Uspenskoe
- Architect: Kerimov Architects
- Location: Russia, Moscow
- Year: 2024
- Area: 740 m2
Located in the picturesque Novouspenskoe villa community just outside Moscow, the Uspenskoe house by Kerimov Architects is a striking 7,965-square-foot residence that masterfully integrates with its sloped terrain and forest surroundings. Designed to celebrate natural light and tranquil views, the home is a modern interpretation of contextual architecture, blending refined spatial planning with ecological sensitivity.
A Site-Specific Architectural Response
Set on a plot with a pronounced slope, the residence’s layout cleverly responds to topography. The garage and main entrance are strategically placed at the lowest elevation, allowing for unobstructed views and optimal sunlight exposure in the upper volumes. This orientation creates a seamless connection between indoor living and the surrounding landscape of pine and birch trees.
One of the defining features of the design is the internal courtyard—a calm, private space toward which all main rooms are oriented. This inward focus enhances privacy while maintaining a constant visual link to nature, an approach that also allowed the architects to preserve 80% of the site’s existing trees.
Architectural Composition: Three Harmonious Volumes
The house is composed of three interconnected volumes, each tailored to specific functions:
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Volume One:
The main social and private living areas. On the ground floor, an open-concept living room and kitchen sit adjacent to a hidden functional kitchen. Upstairs, a serene master suite includes a bedroom, walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom. -
Volume Two:
Serves both practical and recreational needs. It houses the garage, utility zones, and a home office that doubles as a guest bedroom. A SPA area with a floating bathtub, gym, and two children’s rooms are also part of this volume. -
Volume Three:
Dedicated to staff quarters, ensuring privacy for both residents and service personnel.
A double-height gallery connects the volumes, acting as a dramatic transitional space. This corridor, lined with expansive glazing, doubles as an art promenade showcasing the homeowners’ personal collection—turning circulation into a curated experience of light and texture.
Embracing the Outdoors: Terraces and Textural Balance
The house includes three outdoor terraces, offering both ground-level and elevated views. Two are adjacent to the living and dining areas, ideal for entertaining, while the third, next to the master bedroom, provides a secluded retreat.
Kerimov Architects employed a delicate balance of materials and textures—contrasting light and dark finishes, horizontal and vertical lines, solid and transparent elements—to harmonize the home with its forested context. This play of opposites enriches the architectural experience and reflects the studio’s core philosophy: each site deserves architecture that belongs to it.
The Uspenskoe residence is more than a home—it’s a holistic dialogue between architecture, landscape, and lifestyle. With its discreet elegance and deep connection to nature, the project exemplifies Kerimov Architects’ commitment to thoughtful, site-driven design.
