Enjoy the Silence by Oleg Volosovskiy

ByJon Dykstra Houses

A distant exterior shot capturing a chalet nestled amidst lush green surroundings.

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Architect: Loft Buro
Function: Chalet
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Area: 100 m2
Status: Built (2022)
Team: Oleg Volosovskiy, Maryna Lozneva, Elena Logvynets, Oleksii Goncharov
Partners: Module House
Photographer: Serhii Polyushko

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A photograph that depicts the nocturnal external surroundings of the chalet.
A photograph that depicts the nocturnal external surroundings of the chalet.
An image shot during nighttime that captures the side view of the house illuminated by a warm light.
An image shot during nighttime that captures the side view of the house illuminated by a warm light.
An exterior shot captured from a distance, showcasing a chalet amidst a lush green surrounding environment.
An exterior shot captured from a distance, showcasing a chalet amidst a lush green surrounding environment.
An exterior photograph capturing a segment of the front facade of the house alongside its external surroundings.
An exterior photograph capturing a segment of the front facade of the house alongside its external surroundings.
An exterior shot showcasing a dual perspective of the chalet.
An exterior shot showcasing a dual perspective of the chalet.
An exterior shot offering a dual viewpoint of the chalet, prominently featuring its expansive stained glass windows.
An exterior shot offering a dual viewpoint of the chalet, prominently featuring its expansive stained glass windows.
An exterior shot that showcases the expansive and verdant green surroundings enveloping the house.
An exterior shot that showcases the expansive and verdant green surroundings enveloping the house.
An alternate exterior shot capturing a different viewpoint of the chalet.
An alternate exterior shot capturing a different viewpoint of the chalet.
An additional exterior shot offering an alternative viewpoint of the chalet.
An additional exterior shot offering an alternative viewpoint of the chalet.
An exterior photograph showcasing the chalet elevated on stilts.
An exterior shot showcasing the front facade of the house, emphasizing its external design elements, notably the brick outdoor deck flooring.
An exterior shot showcasing the front facade of the house, emphasizing its external design elements, notably the brick outdoor deck flooring.
A lateral view of the front facade highlighting the placement of a pair of Terracotta Warriors at the entrance.
A lateral view of the front facade highlighting the placement of a pair of Terracotta Warriors at the entrance.
An exterior shot captures a close up image of the house's enormous stained glass windows.
An exterior shot captures a close up image of the house’s enormous stained glass windows.

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An image that captures a portion of the side part of the house featuring the designed pair of Terracotta Warriors.
An image that captures a portion of the side part of the house featuring the designed pair of Terracotta Warriors.
A close-up photograph of the entry point of the house, focuses on the Terracotta Warrior situated on the area.
A close-up photograph of the entry point of the house, focuses on the Terracotta Warrior situated on the area.
An image showcasing an interior designs of the living area, saturated with Ukrainian energy and love for one's home.
An image showcasing an interior designs of the living area, saturated with Ukrainian energy and love for one’s home.
A photograph that captures the dining area of the house showcasing its interior design, which is seamlessly integrated on the living area.
A photograph that captures the dining area of the house showcasing its interior design, which is seamlessly integrated on the living area.
An interior shot of the living area captures from a different perspective, highlighting the fireplace against the backdrop of a garden and a river that were seen through the glass windows.
An interior shot of the living area captures from a different perspective, highlighting the fireplace against the backdrop of a garden and a river that were seen through the glass windows.
An interior shot that focuses on the open fireplace situate in the living area.
An interior shot that focuses on the open fireplace situate in the living area.
An interior shot featuring the continuous podium of chests of drawers made of a vintage wood.
An interior shot featuring the continuous podium of chests of drawers made of a vintage wood.
An image featuring the metal screen which limits the entrance from the dining area.
An image featuring the metal screen which limits the entrance from the dining area.
An image featuring the metal screen in traditional oriental ornaments.
An image featuring the metal screen in traditional oriental ornaments.
The image showcases a partial view of the dining arrangement, including elements such as traditional Oriental decorations and a metal screen.
The image showcases a partial view of the dining arrangement, including elements such as traditional Oriental decorations and a metal screen.
This is an interior photograph that emphasizes the long and rectangular dining table set.
This is an interior photograph that emphasizes the long and rectangular dining table set.
This is a close-up photograph of the dining set that highlights its interior design, with a particular emphasis on the long and rectangular dining table.
This is a close-up photograph of the dining set that highlights its interior design, with a particular emphasis on the long and rectangular dining table.

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This image centers on the hanging Chinese lanterns and traditional Oriental decorations present in the dining area.
This image centers on the hanging Chinese lanterns and traditional Oriental decorations present in the dining area.
The focus of this image is on the design of traditional Oriental ornaments adorning the wall, as well as displays of figurines.
The focus of this image is on the design of traditional Oriental ornaments adorning the wall, as well as displays of figurines.
This is an interior photograph of a specific area in the house, showcasing a wall divider adorned with a traditional Oriental ornament design.
This is an interior photograph of a specific area in the house, showcasing a wall divider adorned with a traditional Oriental ornament design.
This interior photograph of the dining area was taken from a distinct perspective, offering a different view of the space. Additionally, the image showcases the bamboo on the ceiling, arranged in a metric pattern between the beams.
This interior photograph of the dining area was taken from a distinct perspective, offering a different view of the space. Additionally, the image showcases the bamboo on the ceiling, arranged in a metric pattern between the beams.
This image centers on the antique figurine display, with a partial view of the traditional Oriental ornaments adorning the wall.
This image showcases the axed woods and wooden blocks arranged in the fireplace area.
This image showcases the axed woods and wooden blocks arranged in the fireplace area.
This image was taken from the dining area and captures an open pathway that leads to a specific part of the house.
This image was taken from the dining area and captures an open pathway that leads to a specific part of the house.
This image showcases an open pathway that leads to the bathroom.
This image showcases an open pathway that leads to the bathroom.
This image captures the interior of the bathroom.
This image captures the interior of the bathroom.

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This is an interior photograph of the bathroom, emphasizing its single basin sink, and the round mirror on the wall.
This is an interior photograph of the bathroom, emphasizing its single basin sink, and the round mirror on the wall.

This project was implemented on the territory of an already existing family house. This cozy chalet was created thanks to a combination of opposites – as a hiding place for solitary meditations and relaxation from the frantic pace of life or for warm meetings with close friends and active communication. From the outside, the austere and minimalist building has enormous stained glass windows to incorporate the vast and varied panorama of the garden into the interior.

Adjoining territory created the landscape long before the idea of its construction. Our task was to fit it harmoniously into the existing environment. The building on stilts is elevated above the ground. The chalet’s location adds a sense of lightness and enhances the observer’s view of the garden from the premises.

The decoration of the façade is made exclusively with natural materials: cor-ten steel, wood, and terracotta slabs. A robust background for the Terracotta Warriors is standing here. External asceticism and rigor disappear inside due to the play of colors, materials, and textures. Like the diversity of the Great Silk Road, everything is carefully selected and combined.

To fully merge with nature, the panoramic windows are oriented to the sunrise so that the morning reminds the secluded owner or a cheerful company of the arrival of a new day. On both sides, the panorama is closed by a pair of Terracotta Warriors designed to accompany the owner to the world of relaxation. Bamboo on the ceiling between the beams creates a metric pattern.

Panoramic windows rest on a continuous podium of chests of drawers, allowing you to sit with your feet down in the garden and enjoy the landscape and the interior simultaneously. Vintage wood was used for tables and chests of drawers – beams from old wooden houses, saturated with Ukrainian energy and love for one’s home. A metal screen in traditional oriental ornaments limits the entrance from the dining area.

An accent detail is a hovering open fireplace, which raises the question of choice: a contemplation on the calm water surface outside or the living flame inside. An open fireplace against the backdrop of a garden and a river is a contrast of the elements, allowing you to choose a vibration that matches your feelings. Like the motif of Chinese lanterns, chandeliers of bright, fiery color bring an incendiary mood into the room.

They were made in the classic Tiffany technique to order in Ukraine. The floor is a unique Italian handmade terracotta tile. Dried in the sun, it retains the fingerprints of its creators and their original mood. The whole room is filled with carefully selected antiques brought from different travels. A variety of surrounding colors and textures successfully support décor elements.

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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.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

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