Kharkov, Ukraine
Drozdov&Partners
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--East elevation |
The terraced plot is located on the eastern slope of the hill, with a 10-15 km
panoramic view characteristic of a penthouse.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--View from the garden |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--Antipatio House in winter |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--North elevation |
The layout of the house enables its 180-degree exposure to the surrounding space. Total glazing of day zones enhance this visual experience.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--View from the south |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--Living space |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--Terrace |
The ensemble of three containers (60 sq m each) is sited on two natural terraces, the "Guest Container" occupying the lower one. The "Bedroom Container" leans on the slope and the "Common Area Container", which rests on the upper terrace.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--View of the southern part of the city |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--View of the north-eastern part of the city |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--On the border between exterior and interior |
Though the house has two floors, it actually consists of one single room. Maximum openness of inner premises enables natural cross-ventilation. Besides, it is very convenient in case of having a lot of guest around at a time, and is especially welcome in hot summer.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--View of the hall |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--Living room |
Interestingly, though the house was designed with strong pragmatic considerations in mind, practice showed that this small plot has a lot of romantic features.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--First floor (general view) |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--Window overlooking the garden |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--Home office |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Andrey Avdeenko--First floor (bedroom and bathroom) |
Project Data
Project name: Antipatio
Location: Kharkov, Ukraine
Program: Single family house
Total Floor Area: 130 m2
Completion Year: 2004
The people
Architects: Drozdov&Partners
Principal designer: Oleg Drozdov
Note>>Location in this map, indicate city/country but not exact address.
