The idea of the "Forest Within" project was born from the desire for silence and integrity. This is a shelter-house, where a person can be not close to nature, but in it - part of its rhythm, light, air. The inspiration was the forest itself: its sustainability, softness and inner strength. The architecture here becomes an extension of the environment, not competing with it, but only emphasizing its value.
The project offers a lifestyle in which there is no need to choose between comfort and naturalness. It is aimed at a careful, conscious existence, where home is not a border, but a connection. This is a place where you can breathe, be silent, watch the movement of the sun and feel the support under your feet.
"Forest Within" is a residential project born from a desire for silence, privacy and a deep connection with nature. Situated on the edge of a forest in the suburbs of Russia, the house does not oppose the landscape, but becomes its natural extension. It seems to be woven into the fabric of the place, absorbing the light, smells and sounds of the environment.
The architectural image is built on the honesty of form and materials. One floor, a pitched roof and walls made of profiled timber - all this emphasizes simplicity, warmth and eco-friendliness. Thanks to large panoramic windows, the visual boundaries between the interior and the surrounding forest disappear - nature becomes part of everyday life, and the house is filled with changing light and rhythms of the seasons.
The layout, carefully thought out, strives for a balance between common space and private areas, reflecting the needs of a modern family for privacy and spending time together. The layout is organized around a spacious kitchen-living room - a bright, cordial space where the family gathers. The private rooms are secluded and protected, providing the necessary silence. The area around the house continues the philosophy of the project: a sauna, a swimming pool and a small garden create scenarios for relaxation, self-care and life in the rhythm of nature.
This house does not strive for showiness - it speaks the language of tactility, light and silence. "Forest Within" is an attempt to create not just a building, but a place where you can hide from the hustle and bustle, find peace and feel a connection with yourself and the world again.
Building type: Single-family house
Location: Russia, suburb, forest plot
Total area of the house: 336 m²
Number of floors: 1 floor
Wall construction: Profiled timber 200×200 mm
Roof: Pitched, metal tiles
Foundation: Pile-screw
Insulation: Mineral wool, designed for the climate of the region
Glazing: Panoramic windows with double-glazed windows
Engineering systems:
– Electricity supply
– Local sewerage
– Water supply from a well
– Heating — electric convectors and heated floors
Additional buildings on the site:
– Bathhouse
– Outdoor pool
– Small vegetable garden
Ecological: Natural materials, minimal interference with the terrain and existing flora