025. Private Residential House in Vishnevy Settlement
Project Team

Project Director: Alexey Oleshchenko

Concept Development: Alexey Oleshchenko

Architector: Elizaveta Portnova

Structural Engineer: Maksim Rayapu


Tilda Publishing
Private Residential House in Vishnevy Settlement
Chelyabinsk Region, Vishnevy Settlement
Year: 2018

Context
The client commissioned the design and construction of a private residence on his plot in Vishnevy Settlement. The house was intended for single occupancy, with the possibility of weekend visits from his children, who live separately from their father.
The brief called for a distinctly contemporary architectural language while maintaining timber-based envelope structures. The house was envisioned as a modern yet warm and tactile environment, combining structural clarity with natural materials.


Design Approach

A timber fachwerk structural scheme was selected as the primary architectural and structural concept. The exposed structural rhythm defines the spatial character of the building, while large panoramic glazing opens the interior toward the surrounding landscape.
Key design priorities included:
  • Contemporary architectural expression

  • Timber envelope structures

  • Large-format glazing

  • High acoustic performance between private rooms

  • Fully concealed engineering systems

Internal partitions were carefully designed to achieve maximum sound insulation, ensuring privacy during family visits. All mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were integrated within lightweight framed internal walls to preserve the purity of the architectural volumes.


Spatial OrganizationFunctional Program
  • Master bedroom

  • Two children’s bedrooms

  • Living room combined with kitchen

The spatial layout is organized around a central communal living area, with private sleeping zones positioned to ensure acoustic separation and visual privacy.


Structural System
  • Primary load-bearing system: spatial glued laminated timber frame (fachwerk structure)

  • Exterior wall infill: glued profiled timber

  • Internal partitions: lightweight timber frame construction

  • Insulation: wood fiber insulation

The structural frame provides both architectural expression and spatial rigidity, while the profiled timber infill creates a solid and thermally efficient envelope.


Façades and Building Envelope
  • Exterior walls: glued profiled timber

  • Wall thickness: 250 mm

The combination of exposed structural rhythm and large glazing panels creates a balance between solidity and transparency.


Engineering Systems
The house is equipped with a comprehensive and fully integrated engineering system, including:
  • Mechanical supply and exhaust ventilation with integrated humidification

  • Concealed air-conditioning units

  • Gas boiler heating system

  • Hydronic underfloor heating

  • Hydronic convectors

  • Water supply with circulation system

All systems were designed to ensure comfort during year-round operation while remaining visually unobtrusive.