ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN
Style is the only true luxury that anyone can afford, regardless of how much money they have
Giorgo Armani
INTERIOR DESIGN
DOWNTOWN FLAT, BUDAPEST VIII.
In the living space of the apartment, we had to find room for a comfortable living room, a practical and relatively spacious kitchen, and a home office with two workstations.
The living room is made cozy by warm colors and natural textiles, while light tones widen the space. Part of the design task was to find suitable places for the clients plants in the room. The apartment has a beautiful vaulted brick ceiling and brick walls, which we turned into a decorative element by removing the plaster and cleaning the surfaces.
Fortunately, the ceiling height is more than 4 meters, that allowed us to create a mezzanine. We placed the home office upstairs, dedicating the entire ground floor area to the open-space living room and kitchen.
In a small apartment, using every square centimeter is crucial, so we fully utilized not only the space under the mezzanine but also the area under the stairs. Here, hidden, we incorporated the functions of a laundry room.
An important request from the client was to have a separate bathtub and shower in the bathroom, despite the small size of the apartment. The bathroom features the olive green color and oak surface that runs throughout the whole apartment, and the three-dimensional KAZA wall tiles add a unique character to the space.
INTERIOR DESIGN
AIRBNB APARTMENT, BUDAPEST I.
In terms of designing the apartment, it is important for it to be unique and memorable, as during both short and long-term rentals, grabbing attention and the advertising potential provided by social media can maximize its utilization.
The aim is to create an eclectic interior, which is a promising direction since mixed styles can be exciting. The blend of classic and modern styles is suitable for achieving a simultaneously elegant and stylish design, creating a "high-end" effect.
INTERIOR DESIGN
PENTHOUSE, BUDAPEST III.
The task was to design an apartment on the penthouse level of a 5-unit condominium in the 3rd district of Budapest.
Our goal was to create an interior that complements the house's modern exterior and high-tech mechanical systems, yet exudes a subtle and homely atmosphere. A crucial design principle for the apartment was to align the bedroom with the view, placing it on the most prominent point of the property with large doors and windows on two sides facing towards the rooftop terrace. Additionally, the bedroom is separated from the living room by only a glass wall, which can be visually detached as needed with an intriguing two-sided blackout curtain. The overall style of the apartment is modern, in line with the ambiance of the building, with textures and rich details adding a sense of coziness.
Photos by Norbert Sata
INTERIOR DESIGN
FLAT, BUDAPEST II.
The apartment was designed for a young couple. In the planning program, there was a request that the only 40 m2 property should include a large practical kitchen, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, a separate toilet and as much storage as possible.
In the apartment, the walnut-colored surfaces dominate, which are contrasted by the white walls. Regarding the use of materials, earth colors and natural materials and textures dominate.
In its spatial organization and characteristics, classic elements are combined with modern solutions.
INTERIOR DESIGN
FAMILY HOUSE BUDAPEST XVI.
These plans were created for a family of five. During the interior design process, it was crucial to ensure that the internal spaces of the house harmonized with its external appearance. Therefore, our main task was to establish a balance in the interior between the American Colonial and Cottage style elements appearing on the facade and the clean contemporary aesthetic.
We sought this balance in the shared spaces of the family, including the living-dining-kitchen area, the foyer, and the circulation spaces. In the private spaces of each family member, we slightly deviated from this direction, tailoring the space to the personal preferences of each family member. For example, in the wife's home office, the elements of the mentioned styles are more pronounced, and we used colors more boldly, while the husband's home office leans towards mid-century modern. Before designing the children's rooms, we discussed their preferences with the three girls, resulting in rooms that beautifully reflect each child's personality.
INTERIOR DESIGN
FAMILY HOUSE, BUDAPEST XII.
This semi-detached house, once serving as a bachelor flat, is now home to a family of four. In the last couple of years the preferences have changed regarding both functionality and design.
Our most important task in this project was to find a style where both the husband and wife feel at home. Through long conversations and numerous references, we transitioned from the original Balinese-inspired atmosphere to a modern space with classical elements, where warmth is added by walnut and beige surfaces.
Once we found the style for the interior spaces and the client felt that the external appearance of the house no longer harmonized with the interior, they requested us to align the facade's style with the interior
INTERIOR DESIGN
FAMILY HOUSE, BUDAPEST III.
The client is a building contractor so the house is built for sale. Our task was to design an interior that appeals to a wide audience while maintaining individuality. Throughout the entire house, beige and light surfaces convey a sense of coziness, while the subtle presence of dark blue here and there adds a touch of elegance to the spaces.
In terms of spatial organization, our goal was also to satisfy as many different needs as possible. Therefore, in addition to the master bedroom and two children's rooms on the upper floor, we also placed two smaller rooms on the ground floor. These rooms can accommodate functions that are often needed but can be challenging to arrange in a relatively small family house. They can serve as a home office for the parents, have the potential to be private rooms for weekend-visiting children, or function as general guest rooms.
INTERIOR DESIGN
FAMILY HOUSE, BUDAPEST XI.
The interior was designed for the reconstruction of a family house in Budapest. The key words articulated by the family were, on one hand, modern elegance, and on the other hand, playfulness. Therefore, the main design task was to harmonize and simultaneously express these two preferences.
Harmony throughout the entire house is achieved through a play of shapes and colors, alternating between angular and round, ethereal and "weighty," masculine and feminine. In the shared spaces of the family, colors are subdued, with emphasis on forms and prominent light fixtures. In the intimate space of the master bedroom, the balance is reversed. The focus is on vibrant colors and patterns complemented by simply designed chandeliers.
INTERIOR DESIGN
FAMILY HOUSE, ÜRÖM
In harmony with the modern-Mediterranean style of the family house's exterior, the interior spaces also feature Mediterranean design elements: stone walls, large wooden surfaces, a lower-pitched roof form in the living-dining area, and terracotta colors in the bedroom. These are complemented by a subtle industrial influence in the staircase design or the lamp above the dining table. The foundation is provided by extensive glass surfaces, white walls, and prominent gray elements, creating a modern yet homely space.
INTERIOR DESIGN
TEEN BOY'S REALM, ÜRÖM
On the upper floor of the newly built family house, we created a real little realm for the client's teenage son, consisting of a spacious room, a bathroom, a toilet, and a large wardrobe. In the room, the sleeping and living functions coexist in the same space, yet separated. A custom TV stand divides the two functions with a swiveling TV on its top, serving for evening movie watching in one direction and video gaming in the other. The desk has a dedicated space for both studying and gaming, separated by a gap in the tabletop.
The used colors connect the different areas. The boy's favorite color, yellow, prominently appears in all of the rooms, forming box-like playful furniture elements against a turquoise-green background.
INTERIOR DESIGN
FAMILY HOUSE, DEBRECEN
During the design of this traditional family house for a large family with 4 children, the primary focus was on creating a truly homey atmosphere where the interior space harmonizes with the external appearance of the building. The aim was to craft a traditional rural family house using sensible means within reasonable financial constraints, yet with a stylish and unique appearance. To achieve this, the design blends modern and classical elements with a touch of country style
INTERIOR DESIGN
CONVERSION OF A TYPICAL HUNGARIAN FAMILY HOUSE FROM THE ’70-S, CALLED KÁDÁR CUBE, BUDAPEST XXI
The space was designed for a young couple who wanted a youthful, modern space that is also radiating coziness and warmth. The use of white surfaces with wood gives the room a modern and homely feel, while the turquoise and brick-red surfaces add freshness to it.
INTERIOR DESIGN
COMPETITION, INTERIOR DESIGN OF A FAMILY HOUSE
KISSZÉKELY
When designing the rural home for an urban family, our main goal was to incorporate the advantages of both lifestyles into the new residence. The intersection of these two ways of life forms the basis of the design concept.
We aimed to create a home where urban dwellers do not have to sacrifice their accustomed comfort, and the spatial organization is tailored to the needs of the modern family, allowing for shared recreation and secluded relaxation.
Simultaneously, the choice of materials evokes nature, with motifs inspired by the folk art of the region. Textiles and decorations are the works of contemporary Hungarian artists.
INTERIOR DESIGN
COMPETITION, INTERIOR DESIGN OF A FAMILY HOUSE
KISSZÉKELY
The concept was shaped by the idea that the weekend house, the holiday home, should be a place of fun and relaxation. The project's title thus became a play on words, "Szűr-realitás" referring to the style surrealism and the hungarian folklore. We aimed to convey elements of Hungarian folk architecture and interior design to a family accustomed to urban life. Folk art elements and motifs appear as playful details in fundamentally clean spaces, making them "digestible" also for Generation Z. To achieve this, we designed custom tiles and flooring inspired by the folk art elements of the region, as well as a unique wallpaper based on the same motifs.
KITCHEN PLAN
AWARD-WINNING DESIGN
Submission for the 2018 NEFF Kitchen Design Competition.
Two entries from our office were among the best works selected by the professional jury
The task was to design unique kitchens tailored to imaginary characters specifyed in the assignment, using NEFF kitchen appliances. The imaginary client for this kitchen was a successful gastro-vlogger and media personality leading a dynamic life
KITCHEN PLAN
AWARD-WINNING DESIGN
Submission for the 2018 NEFF Kitchen Design Competition.
Two entries from our office were among the best works selected by the professional jury
The task was to design unique kitchens tailored to imaginary characters specifyed in the assignment, using NEFF kitchen appliances. The imaginary client for this kitchen was a successful gastro-vlogger and media personality leading a dynamic life
ROOFTOP PLAN
BUDAPEST III.
When designing this terrace for a penthouse apartment we had to to consider the exterior appearance of the building as well.
The modern facade, adorned with warm-toned WPC surfaces was a basic feature of the building which we complemented with a pergola. The pergola shifts the vibe from the familiar surroundings of Budapest and evokes the atmosphere of a high-quality rural pergola garden
GARDEN PLAN
BUDAPEST XII.
The garden plan was created for the small private garden of a rowhouse in the 12th district of Budapest. The goal was to design a family space that provides recreational space for both children and adults.
