Black Rock at Dnipro, Ukraine by ArchObraz

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Black Rock at Dnipro, Ukraine by ArchObraz.

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By: ArchObraz
Location: Dnipro, Ukraine
Function: Private house
Status: built (2020)
Area: 300 m2
Architects: Oleksii Obraztsov, Antonina Obraztsova, Svitlana Ivancha
Photo credits: Andrii Avdeenko

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The exterior of the house is made of black brick and glass walls giving the house a unique look.
The exterior of the house is made of black brick and glass walls giving the house a unique look.
The house features a concrete driveway, and the roof of the house touches the ground.
The house features a concrete driveway, and the roof of the house touches the ground.
The hallway leading to the series of bedrooms has accent lightings.
The hallway leading to the series of bedrooms has accent lightings.
The living room features a sofa and glass walls that showcase the swimming pool.
The living room features a sofa and glass walls that showcase the swimming pool.
The detached house features a sectional sofa and an open dining area.
The detached house features a sectional sofa and an open dining area.
The formal dining room sits next to the kitchen, and the fireplace warms the room.
The formal dining room sits next to the kitchen, and the fireplace warms the room.
The bedroom features a queen-size bed and a large glass window. The curtain is used to regulate sunlight.
The bedroom features a queen-size bed and a large glass window. The curtain is used to regulate sunlight.
The bedroom features the study facing outdoors, which showcases the view outside.
The bedroom features the study facing outdoors, which showcases the view outside.
The open parking space features a walkway leading to the garden.
The open parking space features a walkway leading to the garden.
The glass doors allow access to the swimming pool.
The glass doors allow access to the swimming pool.
The house features retractable glass walls and curtains to regulate sunlight.
The house features retractable glass walls and curtains to regulate sunlight.
The swimming is located in between two houses which offer access for relaxation.
The swimming is located in between two houses which offer access for relaxation.
The place is landscaped with beautiful plants that help cool the atmosphere.
The place is landscaped with beautiful plants that help cool the atmosphere.

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Trees were planted in the concrete pavement that gives color to the place.
Trees were planted in the concrete pavement that gives color to the place.
Floor plan of the house with the trees.
Floor plan of the house with the trees.
Floor plan of the house.
Floor plan of the house.

The site is in a cottage village outside the city, surrounded by various modern manor buildings. The volume of a residential building stands out from the flat relief. Its shaping is subordinated to the unique scenario of the family living in the house.

The original shape of the house in the longitudinal direction does not have a clear distinction between walls and roof, being associated with the natural landscape – the outcropping of rocks near the Dnipro River. The two main facades are oriented to the east and west in a more traditional style, providing the interior with comfortable sunlight throughout the day.

Roof overhangs protect the interior from overheating. From the windows of the standard room, located in the central, highest part of the house, a view of a specially planted wonderful garden opens up in both directions. With the lowering of the roof marks, there are children’s rooms, a parent’s bedroom, a sauna, utility rooms, and a garage.

On the opposite side of the site, another boulder has separated from the rock – a summer guest house.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

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