Resedential

Khan Tengri, Almaty 2023

Area: 87 m²

Interior Designer: Fariz Mammadov

Photography: Roman Yakunin

Styling: Fariz Mammadov, Anel Yerdenova

Year: 2023

The project was developed: October 2022

Design Completed: April 2023

Photography: July 2023

Modern 87 m² Apartment with Mountain Views in Almaty — Fariz Mamedov

Simplicity and lightness, softness and comfort — that's exactly what this 87 m² apartment at the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is all about.

I found inspiration for this project in the architecture of the residential building itself and, of course, in the mountains that almost seem to look through its windows. I wanted to create a calm, understated interior, but one that still had plenty of character and interesting details.

Originally, the apartment had a rather unusual layout, with an oversized hallway and a dark living room. We completely reworked the floor plan, opened up the space, and made sure that the moment you enter, you're welcomed by a sense of light and openness, while the family's private areas remain hidden from view.

Behind minimalist built-in cabinets, we concealed generous storage, a laundry area, and even the air-conditioning unit, breaking up the clean facades with contrasting open shelves for books and decorative objects.

From the living room, a small dining area leads into the kitchen — compact yet surprisingly spacious, with deep black cabinetry that echoes the other graphic elements throughout the apartment. Almost all the furniture was custom-made from our sketches, combining natural wood, soft textures, Scandinavian influences, and touches of contemporary Kazakh art.

The result is an interior with nothing unnecessary, yet everything you need. Calm, functional, a little строгий — and incredibly cozy.

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