By Zoya
Photography: Courtesy
the architect
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Sometimes, some of
the simplest things are the most beautiful ones, and it seems the monochrome
interiors of 1960’s are making a comeback…
Ukrainian
architect Igor Sirotov designs a beautiful house in Baku, spanning across 190
sq. m., in black and white that reflects chic in every corner and every piece
of furniture.
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The colour palette is
a combination that has stood the test of time with aplomb and continues to
regale us with its regal understatedness. To add to these sober yet striking
hues, Igor uses taupe, umber and black grey in furniture and fittings. Textured
wallpapers and patterned partitions, meanwhile, add form and dimension to the
space.
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On one hand, white
offers sleekness to the place and highlights its various features and, on the
other, black cuts into the earthiness and infuses boldness. A striking contrast
of emotions and effects that the architect continues to play with as he
juxtaposes white (light) and black (darkness), creating chiaroscuro elements
that permeate almost all rooms of the house. Mood lighting and large
floor-to-ceiling windows together help accomplish this goal, highlighting its
dazzling effects.
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Besides the use of
colour, Igor pays key attention to space planning. The straight lines of floor,
fittings and walls are broken down by the softness of rounded-edge furniture,
perforated wallpapers, floral screens and indirect lighting. It is interesting
to note Igor’s philosophy here. He says, “My architecture is my world. It
consists of exact forms, cool tones, light, open space and the mood of people
for whom I create my projects.”
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True to his words,
this house for three sports a luxurious setting with the architect opting for a
rather minimalist approach in furniture - not in its style but in terms of
numbers - leaving enough open spaces in the home, keeping the rooms clutter-free.
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All in all, the
tried-and-tested formula of monochrome has hit the right notes once again, and
it seems the trend is here to stay.
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