We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Alexandra Fedorova about their original and creative Residential House design work. Alexandra Fedorova is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original residential house works.
Alexandra Fedorova ("AF") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Villa Sochi Residential House. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
AF : The philosophy of our projects is "TIMELESS" architecture and interior design which is up-to-date and relevant in any time, even in 10, 20, 30 years ... which is future proof and thus ever valuable.
AF : To maximize the interaction with the environment, we wanted to create an air image of the house. Therefore, home base is the hollow volume of the basement, and the other two floors are light and airy with lots of glass. Because of this, all the rooms have a good light and views.
AF : During the construction we became friends with the customer , so we are going to visit this residence sometimes.
AF : Planning began in 2010 in Moscow and was realized in 2015 in Sochi.
AF : This design was commissioned, but it doesn't mean that there wasn't any inspiration. We were greatly inspired by the location. So, working on this project was full of creativity and pleasure.
AF : We create living environments for people in the form of volumetric and spatial compositions which may be supplemented by accessories, when necessary, but the essence of the space remains the same.
AF : First of all, it was sketching, discussing and thinking, than we used special programms such as 3dMax and ArchiCad.
AF : The exterior image of the house is totally unique and reminds of the Mobius strip. It is a clear architectural shape of a white strip that flutters in the wind and forms a figure on the one hand and the infinity sign, something fundamental, on the other. The stairs leading to the main entrance are trapezium-shaped and invite you to the house. This shape is dictated by the architecture of the building.
AF : Yes, before the beginning of the construction, we did some research and studied suitable structures for our project location. The study was focused on the technologies of construction in seismic areas, and opportunities for the realization of its architectural design.
AF : One of the problems during the realization of our design was the shipment of the materials. We faced it because of the Sochi 2014 Olympics.
AF : This concept is one of our favorite projects, so we decided to take part in the competition.
