Relogged是一座位于河岸绿地上的私人住宅，建筑的结构为典型的木造度假屋，balbek bureau事务所对其进行了重新设计，以更好地迎合居住者的喜好和生活方式。
Relogged is a private residential house located in the green zone on the riverbank. Constructed using log cabin technique, it was redesigned by our studio to better align with the client’s style and way of living.
▼项目概览，overall of the project © Andrey Bezuglov
概念
CONCEPT
项目的名字“Relogged”，揭示了设计理念的核心，即重新诠释小木屋的概念。住宅的区位也在整个项目的设计中发挥了重要的指导作用，为居住者创造出自然舒适的外部环境，将自然与生活融为一体。在收集有关木屋的案例时，balbek bureau事务所的建筑师们发现他们找不到任何符合自身设计偏好和整体愿景的参考资料。因此，他们决定相信自己的直觉。为了与小屋深色的木材外立面形成鲜明的对比，设计师为室内选用了轻质墙板、纺织品，中性混凝土地板，并且秉承了极简的设计语言。在整体室内概念方面，屋主人给出的风格参考是先锋设计师Rick Owens位于意大利城市Concordia的公寓，该公寓彰显出强烈的极简、原始与实用主义的风格。
The project’s name, Relogged, refers to its main objective, which is to reinterpret the log cabin concept. It also plays with the vibe of the location – a place where nature and comfortable, tranquil living converge. While exploring examples of redesigned log cabins, we couldn’t find any references that matched our preferences and overall vision. Therefore, we decided to trust our intuition. We opted for a contrasting solution for the dark wood on the walls – light wall panels and textiles, neutral concrete flooring, and a simple, minimalist geometry. As for the overall interior concept, the client’s stylistic reference was Rick Owens’ apartment in the Italian city of Concordia – grungy, brutal, and utilitarian.
▼一层分析图，analysis diagram of ground floor © balbek bureau
▼二层分析图，analysis diagram of upper floor © balbek bureau
挑战
CHALLENGES
屋主人的第一个要求是希望这座小住宅能够完全脱离木屋的经典美学。在讨论过程中，建筑师与屋主人一致同意为木屋引入现代的设计美学，同时保留房间内裸露的木材肌理。这个决定也是出于技术上的考虑 —— 由于房屋采用了木造结构，在结构因外力产生晃动时，可能会使全木室内饰面产生开裂的问题。此外，由于屋主人是租住于此，因此，设计必须以最轻微的干预手段来实现最大化的效果，这就必须借助精准的结构改造与巧妙的室内设计来实现。
The client’s first request was a complete departure from the classic aesthetics of the log house. During the discussions, a decision was made to adapt the log house to a modern design while preserving the exposed wood inside the rooms. This decision was also technically motivated – fully covering the wood would have been problematic due to the movement of the house’s timber. As the owners rent the house, we had to implement our ideas with minimal effort – using pinpoint construction changes and through furniture and interior solutions.
▼由客厅看餐厅，viewing the dining area from the living room © Andrey Bezuglov
建筑的外观采用了深色的木材，因此，建筑师决定采用相似的深色色调来统一室内的木材肌理。为了寻找到最完美的选择，设计团队测试了不同的涂料，并确定了合适的涂层数量，直到达到了理想的效果。在染色前，所有原木表面都需要经过打磨。此外，建筑师还尽可能地削减了原木结构中的装饰梁，使结构的线条和几何形状看起来更加清晰。
The exterior of the log house was dark-hued, so we decided to unify the color and tone of the wood inside with a dark shade. In the search for the perfect option, we tested different colors and determined the right amount of layers until we achieved the desired effect. Before staining, the entire log surface was sanded. Additionally, we removed as many trimmed beams from the log structure as possible to make the lines and geometry appear cleaner.
▼由客厅看厨房，viewing the kitchen from the living room © Andrey Bezuglov
室内
INTERIOR
起居室玄关被设计成一个玻璃前厅。大厅内两侧对称的楼梯通往二楼。楼梯采用了金属踏步，结构表面由木材包裹。为了符合极简主义的整体设计概念和清晰且富有几何之美的设计语言，同时参考了屋主人的意见，建筑师并没有为楼梯设置扶手或栏杆。
The entrance to the living area is designed as a glass vestibule. Symmetrical stairs in the grand hall lead to the second floor. The staircase structure is a wooden-clad metal console. In line with the overall concept of minimalist design and clear geometry of elements, as well as the client’s request, the stairs are without handrails.
▼对称的楼梯，symmetrical stairs © Andrey Bezuglov
▼楼梯细部，details of the stairs © Andrey Bezuglov / Maryan Beresh
▼悬空的踏步结构，suspended steps © Andrey Bezuglov
▼二层大厅细部，details of the hall of upper floor © Maryan Beresh
玄关的左侧为家庭影院，入口的高差彰显出这里曾作为车库使用的历史。根据屋主人的建议，家庭影院的墙壁采用了胶合板镶板。影院屏幕下方的金属电视柜是设计师专门为本项目设计定制的，这套储物柜也出现在其他房间中，成为统一室内风格的家具元素之一。从家庭影院通向厨房的走廊采用了统一的木材，而厨房中的金属家具设备则与木材的肌理形成了鲜明的对比，并为室内增添了一丝科技感和现代感。宽大的厨房岛台由混凝土制成，围绕在岛台两侧的座椅则带有鲜明的复古色彩。
To the left of the entrance is a home theater. There is a step at the entrance since there used to be a garage with a different floor level, making the theater area recessed. According to the client’s suggestion, the walls are paneled with plywood. The metal cabinets in the theater are custom-made based on the bureau’s sketches and are also placed in other rooms of the house, acting as unifying elements in the interior. The passage from the home theater leads to the kitchen. In contrast to wood, the kitchen furniture is adorned with metal to add a sense of technology and modernity to the interior. The large kitchen island is made of concrete, and the kitchen chairs are vintage.
▼家庭影院，the home theater © Andrey Bezuglov
▼家庭影院由原停车库改造而成，the home theater is renovated by the former garage © Andrey Bezuglov
▼家庭影院细部，details of the home theater © Andrey Bezuglov
▼金属电视柜细部，details of the metal cabinets © Maryan Beresh
▼厨房，kitchen © Andrey Bezuglov
▼厨房近景，closer view the kitchen © Andrey Bezuglov / Maryan Beresh
▼细部，details © Maryan Beresh
客厅内，几面落地的窗扇将人们的视线引向河流，入口玄关的对面，一座覆盖着混凝土面板的壁炉构成了家庭聚会的核心空间。室内墙壁采用了仿混凝土的灰泥饰面，地板则采用了微水泥。客厅中心的大沙发采用了propro家具品牌，壁炉区附近还设有大型图书馆中常见的垂直金属书架和一张舒适的阅读椅。为了方便拿取，书架上配有可移动的金属楼梯。
The spacious living room has windows overlooking the river. Opposite the entrance to the house, there is a fireplace covered with concrete panels. The walls are finished with plaster imitating concrete. Microcement is used for the flooring throughout the house. The living room’s centerpiece is a large sofa from the propro furniture brand. Near the fireplace area, there are vertical metal shelves for a substantial library and a cozy reading chair. For convenience, the shelves are equipped with movable metal stairs.
▼客厅壁炉，fireplace of the living room © Andrey Bezuglov
▼家庭图书馆，home library © Maryan Beresh
用餐区和橱柜位于大厅的右侧，建筑师移除了客厅、厨房和餐厅之间的墙壁，将它们合并到一个开放空间中，同时保留了原始的原木梁。住宅的墙壁上陈列着屋主人私人收藏的画作。室内家具的选择则是根据建筑师的建议，或是从屋主人收藏的古董家具中挑选出来的。在改造的过程中，除了正立面上跨越两层楼的大窗户，大部分的原始窗扇都经过了更换。餐厅区和橱柜处增加了额外的垂直窗扇，进而为室内带来了更多的自然光，为空间增添了活力。
The dining area and the cabinet are to the right of the main hall. We removed the walls between the living room, kitchen, and dining area, merging them into an open space, while preserving the original log beams. The walls of the house display paintings from the client’s private collection. The interior furniture is a combination of the designer’s suggestions and vintage pieces collected by the client. During the process, most windows were replaced, except for the large frontal window spanning two floors. Additional vertical windows were added to the dining area and cabinet to bring in more natural light and add dynamism to the space.
▼餐厅，dining room © Andrey Bezuglov
▼开放的餐厅氛围，open ambiance of the dining room © Andrey Bezuglov / Maryan Beresh
▼餐桌与艺术品细部，details of the dining table and the art painting © Andrey Bezuglov / Maryan Beresh
▼书房，study © Andrey Bezuglov / Maryan Beresh
主卧室坐落于二楼楼梯的右侧，设有步入式衣帽间与独立浴室。为了将更多自然光线引入卧室，建筑师还在倾斜的天花板上增设一对对称的天窗。根据屋主人的要求，卧室的墙壁采用了木制镶板，这种选材有助于将卧室与房屋中的其他房间在风格上区分开来，并提高室内的隔音效果。卧室内的大床是定制的，最初考虑的是采用全金属设计，但最终建筑师选择了一种更加实用的策略，即沿用家庭影院中的金属柜设计。复古灯具与室内风格相得益彰，床对面的可移动镜面在必要时可以当作屏风使用。此外，房间里的散热器也被换成了金属散热器，以适应整体室内的风格。主卧浴室采用了微水泥饰面，简单而现代的风格与木墙和原木纹理形成鲜明对比。
On the second floor, to the right of the stairs, is the primary bedroom with a wardrobe and a bathroom. We added another symmetrical window in the ceiling to let more natural light into the bedroom. As per the client’s request, the bedroom walls are paneled with wood, using wooden veneer wall panels, which helped to separate the bedroom from other rooms in the house stylistically and improved sound insulation. The large bed was custom-made, initially considering an all-metal design, but ultimately a more practical option was chosen with a wide metal cabinet. Vintage lamps complement the interior, and a large mirrored screen is placed opposite the bed. The radiators were also replaced in the rooms with metal ones, fitting the overall style. In contrast to the wooden walls and log texture, the bathrooms are decorated in a simple and modern style with a microcement finish.
▼主卧室入口，entrance of the master bedroom © Andrey Bezuglov
▼主卧室，master bedroom © Andrey Bezuglov
▼主卧室细部，details of the master bedroom © Maryan Beresh
楼梯的左侧为两间带有公共浴室的儿童卧室。两间儿童房都设有风格相同的软装区域。“角落”里的睡眠区和配有软垫的床架是根据设计师的草图专门定制的。此外，儿童卧室中的衣柜与置物架均延续了同一的金属质感与极简主义风格。由于房屋的木结构属性，二楼房间在铺设地板时迎来了不小的挑战。
To the left of the stairs are two children’s bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Both children’s rooms feature soft zones based on a similar principle. The “nook” and the bed with soft upholstery were custom-made based on our designer’s sketches. We added wardrobes and metal shelves in the rooms. The second-floor rooms presented challenges with the floor level due to the nature of the wooden structure in such houses.
▼儿童房，children’s bedrooms © Andrey Bezuglov / Maryan Beresh
▼儿童房书桌，study of the children’s bedroom © Andrey Bezuglov
▼书桌细部，details of the study © Andrey Bezuglov
▼细部，details © Maryan Beresh
结语
CONCLUSION
对于balbek bureau事务所来说，Relogged住宅为他们创造出一次探索陌生领域的愉快冒险，让建筑师们对传统的木屋形式产生了新的思考。此外，本项目也展现出创意合作的价值，建筑师们尊重并采纳了屋主人的想法和建议，最终成功地为他们塑造出极富个性的居住空间。
Relogged became a pleasant escapade for us into an unfamiliar territory, allowing us to work on rethinking a rather established and traditional form of a log cabin. The project also reminded us of the value of creative collaboration – thanks to the ideas and suggestions from our client, we created a space with character.
▼浴室，bathroom © balbek bureau
▼浴室细部，details of the bathroom © Andrey Bezuglov
▼底层平面图，ground floor plan © balbek bureau
▼二层平面图，upper floor plan © balbek bureau
Studio: balbek bureau
Architects: Slava Balbek, Vika Didych, Yuliia Barsuk, Alina Vovkotrub, Serhii Havrylov
Project managers: Kateryna Karelshtein, Anna Viktorova
Project area: 375 sq. m
Project year: 2022
Location: Ukraine
Photo credits: Andrey Bezuglov, Maryan Beresh
