The 75-square-metre flat, located in Warsaw’s Wola district, is a coherent composition of inspirations drawn from various sources. Gosia Kotyczka of OBIEKTY STUDIO combined the owner’s love of art, design and collecting to create a space that both fulfils functional functions and reflects his personality.
An open and functional flat in Wola
In order to increase spaciousness and improve access to natural light, traditional partition walls were abandoned and removed. Instead, the space was divided by means of a centrally located block, in which a bathroom was designed and a dressing room accessible from the bedroom. Just below the bathroom ceiling, glass blocks were used to gently let daylight through. The interior design is kept in a frugal aesthetic, with the only colour accent being a green stool from the Futuroom collection by Mati Sipiora. The dominant neutral colours and natural materials give the flat a calm, harmonious character. The space is kept in beige, grey and white, which promotes an atmosphere of concentration and tranquillity. The walls and ceilings are covered with a textured paint, the texture of which is reminiscent of fabric, enhancing this feeling of cosiness. The furniture is made of oak wood, and its form refers to the principles of Japanese minimalism. The entire composition is complemented by details inspired by street culture.
Living space with elements of Japanese aesthetics
The kitchen is an example of a contemporary reading of Japanese minimalism. The lower cabinets are finished in a cashmere shade, and their form gives the impression of a unified block. The walls of the room are lined with an elongated mosaic, reminiscent of a bamboo structure. The wall cabinets are covered in oak veneer with a clear grain, allowing the ceramics to be displayed in a wabi-sabi style. A special place in the kitchen is occupied by dishes from the Polish studio Mosko Ceramics with futuristic forms and metallic finishes. The dining room is dominated by a massive solid oak table. Above it hangs the Tense lamp by New Works, whose material resembles Japanese rice paper. Completing this Far Eastern composition are the Thonet S34 chairs with honey-coloured upholstery and the Cosmic steel chair, which acts as a sculptural object. This is another project by Mati Sipiora from the Futuroom collection.
Street art as a distinctive interior feature
The wall in the flat’s lounge area displays a triptych of skateboards by Supreme, designed in collaboration with the artist Leonard Hilton McGurr, known as Futura 2000. The painting ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’ from 1991 introduces an element of energy and clarity here. The RTV shelves are used to display the owner’s pride of place: collections of albums, vinyl and figurines. The lounge area of the room is furnished with furniture from Ligne Roset’s Togo collection and a Heinrich Pfalzberger armchair in original 1970s upholstery. In combination with the black Object069 table by NG Design, the whole creates a unique composition of contrasting forms and materials. Karol Gawronski’s painting depicting nature was juxtaposed with live bamboo, creating the effect of a seamless transition between art and space.
A flat in Wola – a private zone with functional division
In the bedroom and work space, the idea of openness and flexibility continues. Irregularly woven fabric curtains filter the light, giving the interior a warm, slightly mystical feel. Wooden openwork panels, inspired by Japanese design, act as light partitions, allowing the space to be reorganised as desired. Their vertical forms harmonise with the modular sculpture Canelle by Dominika Gacki and Julia Piekarska. This object, in addition to its aesthetic function, offers storage space and can act as a table or seat. The bedroom is furnished with a low bed with oak veneer and nightstands in a similar style. The lamps hanging above them, with their simple, linear shapes, emphasise the contemplative nature of the interior. The office space, on the other hand, features a hanging desk and the Ambriosa lamp by Marset, whose form gives the impression of lightness. The Roly Poly armchair by Driade provides a distinctive accent with its sculptural form. The entire composition is complemented by further works by Gawronski and ceramics by Mosko, which fuse functionality with a collector’s aesthetic.
Location: Wola, Warsaw
Area: 75 sqm.
Interior design: Gosia Kotyczka OBIEKTY STUDIO
Photography: RESOURCES STUDIO
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