The 52sqm flat in a new building in Wieluń is an original interpretation of the japanese aesthetic prepared by the TORGA studio. The two-room interior was designed for a couple of adults, with the intention of creating a clean, minimalist space dominated by beiges, browns and a warm wood palette.
The property is surrounded by fields and green spaces with walking paths. This landscape became the backdrop for the interior of the flat. Large windows let in soft, diffused light, filtered by wooden blinds, which create lively chiaroscuro on the walls and add rhythm to the interior. This effect was achieved by changing the interior layout. The layout proposed by the developer required changes, so the architects decided to demolish the walls connecting the hallway with the living room, obtaining an over 35-square-metre living area.
The functional zones intermingle discreetly: a low kitchen unit along the wall, a table separating the kitchen area from the lounge area. The cosy relaxation area is distinguished by a sofa upholstered in boucle fabric. The homogeneous stoneware floor ties all the rooms together, while the uniform, warm beige textured paint unifies the tone and gives the walls a slightly aged character.
Visually united kitchen
The investors’ main objective was for the kitchen not to dominate the living room. TORGA realised this by dispensing with hanging cabinets and using a low, minimalist built-in, where the worktop transitions into an apron made of the same conglomerate. The tall built-ins containing the fridge and oven maintain visual order, while a delicate decorative shelf adds a subtle finishing touch without disturbing the tranquillity of the living area.
Materials, textures and details
The design operates with a limited, consistent palette of materials: beechwood on the lounge furniture, textured paint on the walls, matt stoneware of the stoneware, and furniture with warm olive wood notes. The wooden blinds serve a practical and aesthetic function, filtering light and creating kinetic, variable shading. And the consistency of the fabrics – the same upholstery fabric used on the sofa, bed and chairs – reinforces the sense of harmony.
Technical solutions
The authors skilfully concealed the technical elements in the recesses of the furniture built-in, so that the interior remains devoid of visible boxes and wires. The result is a calming and orderly space, where the minimalism of japandi intertwines with the investor’s Greek sensibility: sand tones, references to olive wood and the tradition of floor tiles instead of wood. To quote the design team’s favourite motto by Charles Eames: “The details are not the details. They make the design.” The result is a flat that speaks of simplicity, attentiveness and the power of detail. Bravo!
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About the studio:
TORGA Design Studio was born out of the idea of creating spaces of the highest quality, where precision and attention to detail are fundamental. The architects emphasise that the real inspiration for them is man – his needs, desires and lifestyle. Natural materials, the rawness of brutalism and the harmony of Japanese minimalism meet in the studio’s designs. TORGA focuses on noble, timeless materials that stand the test of time, combining beauty with functionality. It is a studio for those who are looking for a partner capable of combining quality, aesthetics and practicality in an unconventional way, creating interiors that become a unique experience.
design: TORGA DESIGN STUDIO
photography: Dariusz Jarząbek
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