Structural Engineers: Maksim Rayapu, Alexander Fedotov
Year: 2022
Tilda Publishing
The client acquired a plot in a historic countryside village, originally developed as a summer retreat for the Moscow intelligentsia in the early 20th century. The area is known for a specific architectural typology referred to as “Old Moscow Dacha Architecture.”
Design Approach The project brief required the building’s exterior to respect the established historical character of the area. We carried out extensive research into archival photographs and preserved structures, focusing on:
Roof pitch angles and roofing materials
Typical building footprints and the use of porches, terraces, and balconies
Balcony railing patterns
Window design and proportions
Façade detailing and cladding materials
Historic joinery techniques used in window assemblies
Based on this research, we designed two buildings:
The Main Residence
A Service House with utility functions and staff accommodation
Floor joists: Double-beam system aligned with partitions to prevent acoustic bridging between rooms
Façade walls: Custom-profiled glued laminated profiled timber, 90 mm thick and 250 mm high, replicating the visual texture of early 20th-century cladding
All external elements were pre-aged and treated with special exterior oils for an authentic weathered appearance
Interior partitions: Double-layered for enhanced sound insulation
Floor assemblies: Heavily damped floating floor system with high acoustic performance
Service House
Includes a technical utility core (boiler and systems)
Apartment for driver and security personnel
Carport for two vehicles with integrated EV charging station