State staircase: sculpture you can’t remake
Why a staircase in a mansion should be designed first, not last. Expensive mistakes breakdown and Reznikov Studio approach. Read the manifesto.
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Notes from the studio practice: architecture and façades, interiors and materials, grounds, money and world trends.
Calacatta or Portoro: which marble outlasts fashion
Calacatta or Portoro — which marble stays appropriate in 15 years? Architect Oleg Reznikov on marble choice for 1000+ m² residences.
Pool inside or outside: a choice made once
Two real estates, two pool solutions — and honest analysis after 5 years of use. What to choose: covered pavilion or outdoor infinity.
Space without walls: how enfilade changes the logic of living
How enfilade in a 1200m² mansion manages guest route. Three real scenarios, typical mistakes, and the studio's approach.
Bronze or brass: metal in the interior that doesn’t go out of style
How cast bronze differs from brass plating, why the difference shows in 5 years, and how the right metal maintains a home's status. An architect's breakdown.
Palm Beach vs Rublyovka: what they’re building that we haven’t understood yet
Three Palm Beach residences 2025–2026: planning, materials, engineering. What will come to Russian clients in 3 years — an architect's breakdown.
Orangery instead of a winter garden: what the 80 million ruble difference buys
Architect Oleg Reznikov explains on two real projects what distinguishes an orangery from a winter garden in a mansion and where clients lose millions.
Tuscany Builds Differently: What Wealthy Italians Hide Behind the Facade
We analyze three Tuscan villas 2024–2026: historic silhouette outside, radical minimalism inside. Where Russian premium is heading in five years.
Terracotta in the Living Room: Why the Rich Stopped Fearing Color
Why wealthy clients choose terracotta, indigo, and emerald over neutral tones. Breakdown of mistakes, materials, and studio approach.
The Marble That Kills an Interior: 4 Mistakes with Calacatta
Why Calacatta Gold most often destroys a premium interior — and which alternatives architects choose. Breakdown by Oleg Reznikov.
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