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The G&G _Magazine team releases a careful selection of the sophisticated residential projects realised in the country by Ukrainian studios, both to celebrate their majesty in design and to show works that some will no longer be able to be admired live.

View Apartment by Vorobyov Design Studio - In the heart of the historic district of Podol, a spacious apartment has an amazingly impressive city view of the historic part of Kyiv. The design was made with minimal changes to the layout since the designers and the clients wanted to keep the authentic vibes of the house, indeed, the apartment is located in an ancient historic building. Antique furniture and boudoir style create a rather sophisticated but at the same time cozy atmosphere. The elements of luxury style give an opportunity to throw themed parties, or just to have a great time with friends. This is an ideal place to relax and forget about troubles and fuss.

Private Residence Sunny Valley by Bolshakova Interiors - This is a country house located not far from Kyiv. The homeowners were involved in every aspect of project, creating a first home for a growing family. Incorporating distinct style elements important to the client, Bolshakova Interiors designed a home that feels classic, yet functional, and undoubtedly sleek. Taking inspiration from French and American interiors, such as the personal homes of Christian Dior and Ralph Lauren, in addition to influences from the Four Seasons Hotel designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, the interiors were radically overhauled, from staircases to windows, flooring to façades. The living room celebrates a stunning reconstructed staircase, while décor details nod to the most bespoke of luxury interiors. The crystal chandelier celebrates the remarkably high ceilings, which warranted a full reinforcement to support the 150kg chandelier piece, and the light-flooded space boasts ample room for lounging or entertaining. Musing on a predominately white interior, the home seamlessly blends wooden elements with individual colour palettes for each distinct area. Deep blue’s sweep the living room while touches of green encompass the kitchen, and a soft vanilla plays with light in the charming child’s bedroom. The kitchen exhibits exquisite marble with refined furnishings and windows are elegantly outfitted by textiles from the Hermes Jungle Life Collection.

Black is Back by 33bY Archi!cture - It's a one-bedroom apartment in a modern style with industrial details for a young businessman. The designers separated the living area from the bedroom space using the glass partition, to line up the boundaries between premises , but at the same time to achieve open and floating space. Glass structure is made by using technology of “smart glass” system, it can become matte to achieve more intimacy of the room. The living room is combined with a kitchen, a dining area and a working space. In order to balance the dark tones, a large bright "spot" was added, a panel of white onyx with backlights framed by copper edging . The panel works at night and creates a cozy atmosphere - it is the focal point of this interior; it is viewed from all the main premises of the apartment. Unusual solutions for bedroom was the organization of freestanding bathtub. Its located there due to the desire of the customer , the main point is to have the opportunity, while taking a bath to enjoy the city views from the panoramic windows.

Apartment [M] by JK Lab Architects - This apartment is located in the city of Odesa, in a building that is 200 years old. It is worth noting that JK Lab Architects is also the author of the project for the reconstruction and restoration of this 50 apartments building. Apartment [M] is one of them. The height of the ceilings in the building made it possible to make two-level apartments. On the ground floor there is a kitchen-living room, on the second floor there is a bedroom. This layout is ideal for a young family. Such a target audience also caused the choice of modern design, but with the preservation of authentic elements - moldings, skirting boards, moldings. The monochrome interior creates a feeling of safety, security and care and does not distract attention from the colorful people living in the apartment.

Maristella by balbek bureau - This private apartment suite for a young family located right on Odesa's first shoreline, with the focal element of the 230m² space and 75m² terrace – a grand panorama of the Black Sea. The space's geometry is reminiscent of a seashell: narrow entrance gradually expanding to panoramic windows. The only load-bearing structures are concrete columns and external walls. The architects planned out the apartment to the following concept: areas not needing direct sunlight concentrated by the entrance.

Grand Apartment by YODEZEEN - The apartment is located in the center of Kyiv on Hrushevsky Street, which is popularly called the government one. The overall concept of the space was developed taking into account the principles of combining elements and textures, which together would create an optical harmony and perfection. Stone, wood, and metal are connected, smoothly bending, or even look as if they were a single whole organism. This interior has many straight lines that smoothly flow into wave-like shapes, and the absence of sharp corners is additionally emphasized by the rounded shape of the furniture. The color palette of the apartments, it is made in calm nude tones. As conceived by the designers, the place should not be oversaturated with anything other than daylight, which fills the apartment through the panoramic windows on the fifth floor.

ZE5 by Zemna - This 78m² apartment is located in the historical center of Ivano-Frankivsk. The designers made a minimalist interior with quotes from the classic style. For example, the ceramic tile on the kitchen apron looks like the tile that laid the stove in this apartment 100 years ago.

VOV by ater architects This project was realized for a young couple with a child who are keen on fashion, music, and contemporary art in Kyiv. The apartment takes a two-level space of 100m². The lower floor combines the living area with the kitchen and a guest bathroom. Upstairs, the family will enjoy their master bedroom with the wardrobe, a kid`s room, and a bathroom. Such planning solution provides a comfortable division into isolated ‘day’ and ‘night’ zones. The studio decided to introduce a combined interior color scheme, so we diluted the neutral colors of the walls, ceiling, and floor with intense colorful accents. Also the concrete elements in the apartment in its original state have been maintained using the special dustproof solutions for safety and hygiene.

Mumbai by Nelly Prodan Design - The interior design of this small apartment in Kyiv is inspired by the client's favorite restaurant Dishroom (Shoreditch) located in London. Indian motives with a focus on the adequate materials and colors. Wiped, old, cozy, luxurious, and vintage. A brass of warm tones from natural wood and deep colors. The task was to make a comfortable, large and open space for a family with a child, while zoning it, placing a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom at 62 meters. The kitchen, living room and children's playing area are all shared. The bedroom is separated from the main area by a brass wardrobe and glass partition. There are additional curtains to further

EGR Apartment by ater architects - This apartment in Kyiv has been designed for a young couple whose main desire was to get the most light and minimalistic space possible. For this reason, the designers transformed the initial fractional layout with many separate rooms and corridors into a common space, with only the bedroom area separated. As zoning elements, curtains of intense cobalt colour were used, which are the unifying motive of the entire apartment. The main colour range of the apartment is restrained, almost monochrome. Such a decision is motivated by the ambition to balance the vigorous coloured accents and make the space brighter and airier while maintaining some rigour. For this reason, a ceiling was brought down only in the kitchen and bathroom areas for ventilation distribution, and in the remaining residential space, the concrete slabs were painted white without loss of its texture.

JP Residence by men bureau - Located in Kyiv, JP Residence is the first detached house for a family of two who has long been living in a rental apartment. The homeowner adores a simple, natural, and unsophisticated atmosphere. Accordingly, we used a substantial amount of warm-colored wood and plaster, satisfying the homeowner’s needs in a space consisting of 1 bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen, and two bathrooms. The designers used a big number of circles and arcs to evoke a sense of smoothness; and added rounded corners to various areas of the internal space for visual comfort. The materials selected reflect the client’s natural and minimalist preferences and need for longevity, durability, and practical use. This residence was made to last, with a very straightforward, authentic, and casual look.

Step to the future by Let’s design - It's a 1916 townhouse in Lviv where the task was to preserve interior items, which are a source of unusual, filled with the past atmosphere. The designers maintained the original parquet; it was just sanded, plastered and varnished on site as well as door panels. In the living room we find a stove with a crown made with Ukrainian tiles of 1916th times. Also, the kitchen hearth has been preserved - the designers supplemented the picture with new elements that will only emphasize a basis. Some of existing objects speak of the Secession era in Lviv as a painting on the wall by artist Vlodko Grai. Others about the 70's - a restored armchairs and coffee table, chest of drawers, bedside tables.

Musician's Apartment by Alta Idea Design Studio - The designers tried to avoid stagnation using unusual shades and trying to leverage them, giving the dynamics to the interiors. So, rich blue and noble maroon colors have become the leitmotifs of the Musician’s apartment in Kyiv. The color of the kitchen is called "Silk stone" – a very beautiful calm color that plays interesting shades at different times of the day.

NORSE by 33bY Architecture - NORSE apartment located in Kiev in the residential complex «Tetris Hall». The space of 166m² was created by combining two apartments with an excellent view of the city center. The main task was to create a Scandinavian style interior for a young couple with a dog, using natural materials, comfortable lighting, and the major icons of Scandinavian design.