The House in Maslovo Park

Where architecture becomes part of the forest

Set within the grounds of an intimate cottage settlement conceived by VFORM Studio, the House in Maslovo Park is a study in restraint, balance and quiet confidence. Rather than imposing itself on the landscape, the house is carefully positioned to converse with it, responding to sightlines, trees and seasonal change with a composure that feels both deliberate and effortless.

Occupying a generous 1,800 square metre plot, the total built area reaches 645 square metres. The composition includes a two storey main house measuring 374 square metres, an adjoining ancillary building housing a garage and staff accommodation, and a separate bathhouse complex complete with an outdoor swimming pool. Each structure is given its own presence, yet all are unified by a shared architectural language rooted in context.

The material palette draws directly from the surrounding forest, reinforcing a sense of permanence and calm. Warm toned brick, noble woods and natural stone define the exterior, with clinker tiles in wood like shades lending texture and depth to the façade. Expansive glazing plays a pivotal role, dissolving the boundary between inside and out. Windows are treated not merely as openings, but as frames, turning the forest itself into a living artwork that shifts with light, weather and season.

This dialogue with nature continues inside. On the ground floor, panoramic glazing, an open plan layout and softly rounded wall contours create a fluid spatial experience. A muted colour palette and natural finishes allow the landscape to take visual precedence, while maintaining a sense of warmth and comfort. Upstairs, light beige and olive tones are paired with wooden panelling and textured marble, introducing a more intimate atmosphere without losing the overall sense of openness.

As VFORM Studio co founder Daria Ilina notes, the project is defined by a careful calibration of geometry and texture. Subtle accents and precisely chosen decorative elements underline this balance, resulting in interiors that feel calm, energy filled and restorative.

The bathhouse complex extends the same philosophy. Measuring 82 square metres, it features a cedar lined steam room and a generous lounge with a fireplace, opening onto a scenic terrace. An outdoor swimming pool and barbecue area complete the experience, all woven into a meticulously considered landscape that encourages slow living and immersion in nature.

Adjacent to the main residence, a minimalist dark brick structure houses the garage and staff quarters. Composed of two slightly offset volumes, it is deliberately understated, integrated into the site in a way that supports rather than competes with the primary house.

Landscape design is treated as an architectural element in its own right. Mature pine trees have been carefully preserved, while existing spruce trees form a natural perimeter hedge, reinforcing the forest character and deepening the project’s ecological sensitivity. Geometry, material, texture, colour and light are all guided by a single idea: harmony between nature and comfort.

The House in Maslovo Park sits within a wider development along the Rublyovo Uspenskoye highway, a collection of 30 two storey homes designed as a cohesive ensemble. Each house follows a shared minimalist language using natural materials, yet retains its own identity through orientation, detailing and spatial nuance. It is an approach that reflects VFORM Studio’s broader practice, one that bridges architecture, interior design and the arts, and consistently seeks equilibrium between innovation, tradition and place.