In a 75-square-metre flat in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed by Lyazzat Bisembina, space has been treated as a plastic material. The “Radius Forms” project is based on the idea of gentle lines and rounded forms that organise the interior architecture and give it a distinct yet extremely calm character. This interior does not use contrast, but fluidity — instead of sharp divisions, there is a soft transition from one zone to another, as if the whole were carved from a single material. Characteristic solutions such as marble accessories and delicate gilding are clearly visible. However, the whole is presented on a clean, white background.
In her designs, the architect often builds the atmosphere of an interior through geometry. This is clearly visible in this project. The delicate curves of the walls, the roundness of the furniture and the subtle transitions between surfaces create an impression of harmony that does not dominate but envelops. There is no room for rigidity in the flat; instead, there is an impression of constant movement, albeit a quiet, controlled movement, subordinated to the idea of cohesion.
Contemporary softness of form is juxtaposed with expressive materials. In the common areas, marble-like stoneware plays a key role. Its graphic veining is repeated in the fireplace surround, bedside table and coffee table composition, creating a visual system that binds the individual elements together.
The kitchen occupies a special place in the design – it is the most consistent interpretation of the idea of soft plasticity. Rounded fronts, the curved forms of the upper cabinets and island, and smooth transitions towards the columns make this part of the flat almost an architectural sculpture. The kitchen is not a separate module here, but an organic continuation of the whole.
Minimalist white surfaces, rounded edges, carefully selected vintage elements and the precisely thought-out composition of each object create a contemporary but not cold interior. The architect avoids literalism and excess. Instead, she offers subtlety that works through proportions and textures. The interior she has designed exudes calm and elegance – it is modern but without ostentation. Refined but not overloaded.
design: LyazzatBisembina
photos: Mila Lototskaya
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