Republic

Reds and Platinum are two towers placed on the common stylobate with the common inner courtyard and parking. We had to make them different by characters but united by style.

We used identical materials, repeating furniture, and lighting pieces in the public spaces of two towers to create a common and recognizable leitmotif yet leave space for creativity. The lobby interior of each tower is different and highlights its architectural features.

THE MAIN FEATURE OF THE PROJECT

The lobby is a living showcase of the residential complex that can be seen from the street. Modern, airy, and laconic double-height space creates a recognizable image.

The lobby interior of the residential complex has several functions:

1. Creates a first impression, gives a sense of space and immediately demonstrates the quality of the architecture.

2. The lobby is a daily background for residents, so the space must be visually pleasing, convenient, and intuitive.

3. The lobby is a meeting place and a pleasant pastime. There is a reception, a lounge area, and an outdoor coffee point.

4. The main hall is as bright and welcoming as possible. The large plane of glazing on the side of the main facade and the courtyard makes the lobby a transparent buffer zone between public and private areas.

THE PROJECT’S COMPLEXITIES 

Initially, we dealt with a very large and tall space at Reds. The space, glazed on both sides, with 9-meter ceilings, looks airy and bright, but there was a risk that the interior would turn into an office-like or look like a shopping center.

The main task was to create a maximally comfortable atmosphere in the living space.

The huge scale had to be brought to human proportions, creating pleasant areas for spending time. At the same time, it was necessary to maintain the feeling of a grand lobby, because this is the lobby of the entire Republic district. This is the main entrance, which should be both monumental and presentable, stylish, modern, and cozy.

We solved this challenge by dividing the lobby into two levels. We proposed making a mezzanine and a staircase leading to it. In the mezzanine, there is a more private lounge area.

We vertically separated the materials which helped us visually harmonize proportions and heights. The walls are trimmed with stone up to a certain height and then there is a wood trim continuing on the ceiling. The natural warm tone of the wood helped to visually reduce the height and build beautiful, human-scale proportions.