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The apartment honours location through and through. The city and its contrasts are at the very heart of the design concept. The gilded domes of the intricate Orthodox cathedrals mingle with anonymous industrial structures and standard-type residential blocks. Apartment’s contrasts are woven throughout the materiality, colour scheme and bespoke details.

The floor plan is arranged for all rooms to benefit from natural light and enjoy views of the cityscape.

Mirrors and reflective surfaces visually extend the space. An open-plan living room and kitchen are at the centre of the apartment with the master bedroom, its bathroom and walk-in wardrobe at one end, and a guest bedroom with bathroom at the other.

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Most solutions and details are entirely bespoke, and the parquet floor is one of the most symbolic features. Inspired by the weathered and experienced floors of the Hermitage and similar grand structures of older times, each single board is handmade and has its own character. The custom designed kitchen features three types of metal: copper, brass, and stainless steel. The kitchen unit can be closed or open with most preparation done on the kitchen island. The bar stools are also a bespoke OAD creation, made in Riga.

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In the living area, the fireplace and deliberately uncovered sound system conjure a lightly industrial mood to contrast with the surrounding softness. Throughout the apartment, brass skirting creates the feeling of levitation. Touches of the indigo blue colour hint at Eastern Europe's historical aristocracy. Paldao wood introduces the textures and comforting warmth of nature.

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The owners wished for the bathrooms to be considered equal to other rooms, not to place the visual focus on their function. The plumbing is integrated into the space. Decorative plaster and epoxy allowed creating bespoke shower rooms.

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