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The Reimagined Mansard, Almaty, Kazakhstan by Oxana Mazurina

Project name:
The Reimagined Mansard
Architecture firm:
Mazurina Design
Location:
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography:
Damir Otegen
Principal architect:
Oxana Mazurina
Design team:
Project manager: Elena Nam; Style: Aigerim Akhmetova
Collaborators:
Akylbekov Erlan
Built area:
95 m²
Site area:
Design year:
2023
Completion year:
2024
Interior design:
Oxana Mazurina
Environmental & MEP engineering:
Civil engineer:
Structural engineer:
Landscape:
Lighting:
DomusA, Luis Lighting
Material:
Furniture supplier: Mebelinterior,carpet suppliers Trend Deco radiator procurement Design Santehnika KZ, gypsum moldings studio Exdeco metalwork Daniil Maryin, carpentry work Luxury Woods KZ, textile solutions Yurta Interiors, flooring supplier Timberstone Parket KZ, Sanitary ware Sole Mio Arredamenti, Hammock Goodnets SU
Construction:
Supervision:
Visualization:
Madi Chanyshev
Tools used:
Autodesk 3ds Max
Client:
Private
Budget:
Undisclosed
Status:
Completed
Typology:
Residential › Apartment

The clients’ ten-year-old son had outgrown his former room, and the entire attic floor, spanning 95 square meters, was allocated for him. The space was generous, yet the low, straight ceilings created a sense of confinement. Designer Oxana Mazurina proposed dismantling the walls and the gypsum board ceiling, unveiling an unexpected expanse. This transformation allowed for the addition of an extra walk-in closet, while the sloped ceilings visually expanded the rooms, making them appear even brighter—especially with the installation of skylights.

A spacious play area was designed, featuring a modular sofa that easily adapts to different leisure scenarios. A shelving unit for toys was integrated with the TV zone. Under the vaulted ceiling of the bay window, a dedicated study area was arranged with a large desk. A glass partition in the walk-in closet contributed to a sense of openness and enhanced the visual spaciousness. The bedroom and lounge area were subtly divided by illuminated shelving units, while the second bay window was designed to accommodate a hammock, perfect for reading on special evenings.

The young resident has a deep appreciation for the color green, which became a key accent in the design—appearing in wallpaper, furniture finishes, and bathroom tiling. A naturally inquisitive child, he frequently brings home artifacts discovered by the sea or in the mountains, for which a dedicated shelving unit was placed at the foot of his bed. Additionally, he has a keen interest in art and, despite his young age, has already curated a collection of animated sculptures. He is eagerly anticipating the move of his beloved fish into this space, crafted especially for him.


By Liliana Alvarez

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