Modern Zen Moscow Apartment With An Indoor Garden

Traditional Japanese interiors and natural landscapes influenced the design of this Moscow apartment, which was recently renovated by local studio M17. One of the focal points of the design is a 19 meter long polygonal wall made of wood veneer panels. The faceted appearance of the wall is intended to represent rough stone mountains. It runs the full length of the apartment and hides the main entrance, utility rooms, kitchen and wardrobe. The middle part of the house functions as a large open space that houses a relaxation and dining area. A small inner garden separates the bedroom and bathroom from the common area. The walls in both rooms were covered with wooden planks inspired by traditional Japanese houses. To the right of the garden, partitions have been replaced with opaque sliding panels that open to reveal a space for the tea ceremony.