A FLUID ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE 

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The client, who remained closely involved throughout the project, envisioned a contemporary home defined by flowing lines and cutting-edge technology. In response, Yakovenko proposed a design built on soft, organic forms that move through the building like an unbroken flow. These fluid lines not only define the architecture but are echoed in custom furnishings, decorative details, and the surrounding landscape. 

 

"From the start, I suggested replacing the original clinker brick cladding with natural dolomite," she explains. "This material then became a key element inside the house as well, creating visual and tactile continuity between indoors and out."

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LIVING IN COMFORT AND STYLE 

 

The villa’s layout strikes a careful balance between public and private zones. On the ground floor, the heart of the home is an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining room, and lounge, where daylight floods in through expansive glazed openings. A spa zone—complete with a 15-meter overflow pool, hammam, and sauna—adds a touch of resort living to everyday life. A gym and a professional stainless-steel kitchen for guest chefs further elevate the lifestyle offering.

 

Upstairs, five serene bedrooms each include en-suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, while a dedicated office provides a quiet space for focused work. 

REDEFINED TONES AND TACTILE MATERIALS 

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A palette of soft, neutral tones sets the mood throughout the home. Bronze details in the kitchen and warm terracotta accents in the living area—especially on the velvet-upholstered Turri sofa and B&B Italia armchairs—add depth and warmth. Rich textures and luxurious finishes are found in every corner: custom wall treatments, created using Yakovenko’s proprietary technique, deliver a velvety, suede-like effect, while rounded brass elements in a bronze finish enhance shelving, niches, and bedroom details.

 

"I always strive to create a sense of harmony where every material, color, and shape speaks the same design language," says the designer.

 

STONE AS SCULPTURE 

 

The home showcases a refined mix of natural stones—Fior di Bosco marble, Crystallo onyx from Henge, granite, and quartzite—bringing both visual depth and tactile richness. In the dining area, a bespoke marble table acts as a sculptural centerpiece.

 

"Each project is a journey of creation and contemplation," Yakovenko concludes. "It takes time and care to build something truly beautiful—and time, after all, is our most precious resource."