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This is a place of pure improvisation, in the spirit of Gaudí and Hundertwasser, but infused with a distinctive local Kazakh character. In 2006, the Akanaev family—renowned Kazakh artists—purchased a plot of land and built what they called the “House of Arts.”
Project name
The Home-Studio of Artist Botagoz Akanaeva and Her Family
Architecture firm
Botagoz Akanayeva
Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography
Mila Lototskaya
A 275 sq.m apartment designed by designer Albina Serikbaeva is a story of balance, where the tastes and personalities of all family members merge into a unified, harmonious space.
Project name
A story of balance
Architecture firm
Albina Serikbayeva
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Photography
Roman Yakunin , Sofiya Klyonova
Perched above the emerald waters of Lake Kolsay in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region, Tary is a contemporary café by Sandyq Group, designed by Bekbay Project. Seamlessly integrated into the mountainous landscape, the 1450- square-meter structure was envisioned as a tranquil retreat for travelers.
Project name
A Minimalist Lakeside
Architecture firm
Bekbay Project
Location
Lake Kolsay, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography
Damir Otegen
The cabins are located 1,650 metres above sea level, just outside the Ile Alatau National Park, 25 kilometres south of Almaty, on the northern slope of Trans-Ili Alatau in Kazakhstan.
Project name
AUM cabins amid Mountainscape in Kazakhstan
Architecture firm
Arthur Kariev Architects
Location
Almaty Region, Beskainar Village, Kazakhstan
Photography
Ilya Ivanov
Stepping into Daredzhani, one is immediately immersed in an atmosphere shaped by architecture. Expansive arched ceilings, adorned with hand-painted frescoes, evoke the spirit of Georgian temples and historic dwellings. The space feels timeless, deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of Georgia.
Project name
Daredzhani
Architecture firm
Oleg Khalansky
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Photography
Damir Otegen
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.
Project name
The Reimagined Mansard
Architecture firm
Mazurina Design
Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography
Damir Otegen
Rustam Minnehanov, founder of Kvadrat Architects studio, leisurely created and realized the interior of an apartment for his family, giving himself full carte blanche. When he could not agree with himself, he turned to a designer friend.
Project name
Minimalism for the soul: when client and designer are one and the same person
Architecture firm
Kvadrat Architects
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Photography
Gleb Kramchaninov
The project is sited at the apartment complex "GENEVA elite apartments”, in the vibrant city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. This 174м² apartment features a contemporary design harmonizing with its urban surroundings.
Project name
Geneva Apartments
Architecture firm
Levelstudio
Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography
Damir Otegen