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Harmony of Light and Vintage by Elvira Shaiken

Project name:
Harmony of Light and Vintage
Architecture firm:
Location:
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography:
Mila Lototskaya
Principal architect:
Elvira Shaiken
Design team:
Elvira Shaiken
Collaborators:
Yulia Metsger Interior Stylist
Interior design:
Elvira Shaiken
Built area:
250 m²
Site area:
800 m²
Design year:
2020 - 2021
Completion year:
2024
Civil engineer:
Structural engineer:
In-house by construction team
Environmental & MEP:
Basic MEP solutions, no dedicated engineering team
Landscape:
In-house by the owner
Lighting:
Elvira Shaiken
Supervision:
Elvira Shaiken
Visualization:
Elvira Shaiken
Tools used:
SketchUp (for layout planning), Procreate for moodboards, sketches and hand renderings
Construction:
Material:
Structural elements: Brick, concrete, timber frame, metal supports. Exterior finishes: Textured plaster, natural stone cladding, wooden porch elements. Interior finishes: Oak parquet flooring, porcelain tiles, ceramic accents, plastered walls, soft matte paint, clear glass, warm wood textures
Budget:
Undisclosed
Client:
Interior designer Elvira Shaiken for her own family home
Status:
Completed
Typology:
Residential › Single-Family Private House

A Cozy Home with a Personal Story, 250 sq.m., Almaty.

Designer Elvira Shaiken shared how she created an airy, light-filled interior in her own home. The main layout feature is the enfilade connecting the living room, kitchen, and veranda with access to the garden.

The primary stylistic goal was to create a perfect mid-century base, preserving traditions by incorporating vintage furniture and decor owned by the family, all while achieving a timeless look. The architectural aim was to let in as much natural light as possible and visually expand the space. Numerous additional windows and openings were added, and the result exceeded all expectations. The result is a poetic interior that reflects the character and taste of the owners, with simplicity and naturalness defining the space.


By Alfredo Gonzalez

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