Unlacquered Brass: How It Ages and How to Care for It
Architect Oleg Reznikov explains how to care for unlacquered brass: how fast it patinas, why lacquer peels, where PVD is wiser, plus care checklists and a…
Interiors & materials
Articles in this section — from the studio design and construction practice. Total: 41.
How to Care for Travertine: An Architect’s Checklist
Architect Oleg Reznikov explains how to care for travertine: pH-neutral cleaning, the water-drop sealing test, etch vs stain, honed vs polished, plus a FAQ.
A Hammam at Home: Why Four Square Metres Cost as Much as a Car
What a hammam at home costs in 2026: two million roubles for four square metres. Waterproofing, three heating circuits, steam sizing and the usual mistakes.
Handmade Objects in an Interior: Why They Are Ordered a Year Ahead
Studio ceramics, art glass and hand-knotted rugs in a large house: real prices, lead times from eight weeks to a year, and four recurring mistakes.
Why the Walk-In Closet Became a Room of Its Own
A walk-in closet in a private house needs 90 cm walkways, CRI 90+ light, its own extract and 50-60% humidity. Dimensions, mistakes and real 2026 costs.
The Study You Run a Company From
Country house study design for people who actually work: 52–54 dB sound insulation, 3000 K CRI 90+ light for video calls, a second entrance and two…
Curtains Cost More Than the Furniture: Textiles Decide the Interior
What textiles cost in a large country house, when to order curtains, how deep the ceiling pocket must be and why fabric is chosen before the…
Country House Kitchen Design: the White Kitchen Is Over
Deep colour instead of white, different stone on perimeter and island, 1,200–1,600 m³/h extraction with make-up air: designing a kitchen in a 1,000 m² house.
Bespoke Furniture for a Country House: Brand or Your Own Joiner
A named factory or bespoke joinery: lead times, the real cost per linear metre, serviceability, and what to hand a brand versus build for your own…
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