December 20, 2016

Heat 360 by Azovskiy&Pahomova Architects

Situated in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, Heat 360 is a contemporary single family house designed by Azovskiy&Pahomova Architects.

Spacious modern living room with wooden beams, large windows, and plush brown sofa.

A spacious modern living room with sleek gray sofas, large windows, and rustic accents.

Open-concept living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden accent wall, and modern furnishings.

Spacious living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lush, forested landscape.

Modern, open-plan interior with wood paneling, large windows overlooking nature, and concrete flooring.

Sleek, minimalist kitchen with dark cabinets, wood accents, and large window overlooking exterior.

A minimalist interior with a striking staircase leading to an elevated space.

Minimalist staircase with floating wooden steps leading to modern kitchen.

A modern home interior with a built-in drum set overlooking a lush, forested backyard.

A cozy, modern bedroom with a rugged stone accent wall, wood platform bed, and hanging light fixture.

Rustic stone wall, wooden platform bed, and striped rug create a cozy, natural retreat.

A contemporary bedroom with a gray concrete wall, wooden floors, and a spherical pendant light.

Minimalist bathroom design with concrete walls, wooden vanity, and recessed lighting.

About Heat 360

The Heat 360 project is a private house in Dnepr, designed by Ukrainian studio Azovskiy & Pahomova Architects. They transformed a non-residential building into a cozy home for all seasons. Located on the picturesque riverbanks, the 180-square-meter (1,937-square-foot) residence offers a spacious, open design to enjoy nature’s beauty.

Innovative Design and Features

The two-level structure includes a bath, a living room with a hayloft, a shower, and a “musical” bedroom. It sits lower than the main house where the owners live. An outdoor swimming pool and a landscaped park with a wooden pier connect the two houses, enhancing family life. Both the house and the area are integrated into a single smart home system.

Connecting Spaces with Panoramic Views

To link the architectural objects, the designers used panoramic windows and a terrace. A shingle canopy covers the entrance, while a large panoramic window in the bedroom acts as a TV, showcasing nature year-round. The house lacks a TV, instead offering views of nature, a fireplace, and a sauna. The furniture in the common room faces the windows for the best view.

Eco-Friendly Materials and Unique Features

“We used natural, eco-friendly materials,” the architects said. The house’s supporting structures are wood, and the shingle roof follows the land’s slope. There is no drain. Rainwater flows from the roof, creating a waterfall effect before the panoramic windows. This design adds originality and a touch of ethnicity. Rainwater is divided by round stones that serve as a retaining wall near the terrace.

Respecting Nature and Minimalist Design

During the reconstruction, no trees were cut. The existing “construction lawn” was skillfully integrated into the roof and terrace. The Japanese bath, ofuro, was designed between pine trees in front of the house. Minimalist style dominates, with features like a console staircase leading to the first floor. The stairs lack handrails by the customers’ choice, who accepted the security responsibility. The house is far from the main road, near the river in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

Photography courtesy of Azovskiy&Pahomova Architects

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- by Matt Watts