Villa "S" in Sochi: Modern Architecture on the Slopes of Mount Akhun
House Project in Sochi with a Sea View
Property Type: Residential villa
Total Area: 465–670 m² (three levels)
Project Year: 2021
Location: Sochi, Khosta District
Total Area: 465–670 m² (three levels)
Project Year: 2021
Location: Sochi, Khosta District
Architect: V.G. Simonenko
Structural Engineers: STMK, A.V. Berezin
Engineers: A.V. Mikhaylova (BRASS), GeoArchicad
Interior Design: O.V. Lobareva, D.V. Polischuk
Structural Engineers: STMK, A.V. Berezin
Engineers: A.V. Mikhaylova (BRASS), GeoArchicad
Interior Design: O.V. Lobareva, D.V. Polischuk
Villa "S" is a luxury private residence designed for a unique plot on the slopes of Mount Akhun in the prestigious Khosta district of Sochi.
This area has become a hotspot for contemporary architecture, with leading architects from across the country designing high-end homes. The villa stands out with its modern design, panoramic sea views, and seamless integration with the natural landscape.
Верхний заезд и повседневная парковка организованы таким образом, чтобы обеспечить хозяину дома безбарьерный и удобный доступ домой. Непосредственно с парковки можно попасть на первый этаж в гостиную или кухню.
Плоская кровля собирает дождевую воду в хранилище объемом 100 м3 и используется потом для подпитки бассейна, полива и в качестве технической воды.
Технические здания расположены в нижней части дома. В них находится котельная, квартиры охраны и садовника, а также гараж на два автомобиля.
Помимо своего основного назначения, здания выполняют функцию подпорных стен.
Помимо своего основного назначения, здания выполняют функцию подпорных стен.
Подпорные стены парковки разбиты на два уровня, таким образом их высоту удалось визуально уменьшить и организовать красивую клумбу с цветами.
Цокольный этаж здания позволил поднять основные этажи, открыв им вид на море, а также подпереть крутой склон.
В пространстве цоколя появилась терраса с бассейном и выходом в сад.
В пространстве цоколя появилась терраса с бассейном и выходом в сад.
Вид из бассейна прямо в горизонт.
На плоской части участка нашлось место для плодового сада.
Парковка для гостей организована в нижней части участка, чтобы они могли увидеть самый выигрышный вид на фасад и получили наслаждение с первых минут пребывания в гостях.
Unique Features of the Location and Plot
The villa is situated on an L-shaped plot spanning approximately 1,800 m², featuring a steep southwest-facing slope. The challenging terrain has dictated an innovative architectural approach, ensuring that the residence not only blends into the landscape but also maximizes its spectacular views of the Black Sea.
- Lower Section of the Plot: Allocated for technical spaces, including a boiler room, security quarters, and a garage. These structures also function as retaining walls, supporting the landscaped terraces and infinity pool.
- Upper Section of the Plot: Serves as the main entrance and features a covered parking area with a glass canopy, protecting residents from the elements.
The villa’s southern façade stretches along the sea view, ensuring that all primary living spaces enjoy maximum natural light and breathtaking panoramas. In contrast, the northern façade follows the strict property boundaries, creating a sharp eastern corner that enhances the villa’s dynamic silhouette.
The western retaining walls form a cascading green terrace, seamlessly integrating the pool structure into the landscape, making it appear as a natural water feature or waterfall.
The western retaining walls form a cascading green terrace, seamlessly integrating the pool structure into the landscape, making it appear as a natural water feature or waterfall.
Architectural Features and Driveway Design
Lower guest parking offers a spectacular view of the villa’s main façade. Visitors enter via a grand staircase, designed in a palatial style, ascending through landscaped terraces.
Upper parking area is designed for daily use, providing a direct, barrier-free entrance to the residence. The glass-covered canopy, supported by three massive pillars, shelters the entrance from rain. A stone bench beneath the canopy serves both as seating and a temporary surface for groceries or personal belongings.
Upper parking area is designed for daily use, providing a direct, barrier-free entrance to the residence. The glass-covered canopy, supported by three massive pillars, shelters the entrance from rain. A stone bench beneath the canopy serves both as seating and a temporary surface for groceries or personal belongings.
Layout and Functional Zoning
Basement Level
- Outdoor terrace with an infinity pool, designed to merge visually with the sea horizon.
- Summer kitchen-lounge: An open-air barbecue and relaxation area equipped with soft seating, a dining zone, and even a TV—ideal for summer evenings.
- Poolside sunbathing area: A shaded section under the overhanging first floor, with sun loungers that can be moved into direct sunlight.
- Main entrance with a spacious foyer and built-in storage furniture.
- Open-plan kitchen and living room: A 110 m² space with 3.5-meter-high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass walls, offering breathtaking sea views.
- Guest suite in the eastern wing: A 35 m² bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
- Common guest bathroom near the staircase.
- Continuous balcony running along the entire façade, accessible from both the dining area and the guest room. A unique folding glass wall system ("accordion") allows the dining area to transform into an open-air terrace—perfect for enjoying breakfast outdoors.
- Five private bedrooms, each approximately 20 m², connected by a hallway that leads to an additional shared bathroom.
- Master bedroom: A 50 m² suite with its own walk-in closet and private bathroom.
- Front-facing balcony spans the entire façade, divided by privacy partitions that double as architectural elements.
Interior Design and Lighting Solutions
The interior design follows a light, Mediterranean-inspired palette, featuring natural wood, stone, and expansive glass panels to ensure fluidity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The folding glass doors allow the living spaces to expand seamlessly onto the terrace, an essential feature for maximizing Sochi’s mild climate.
- Sliding panoramic windows in the dining area connect seamlessly with the balcony, transforming the space into an open-air dining terrace.
- High ceilings (3.5 meters) amplify the sense of spaciousness.
- A transparent roof over the upper parking area floods the entrance with natural daylight, ensuring a bright and inviting atmosphere even on cloudy days.
Infinity Pool and Landscape Integration
The infinity pool is meticulously designed to visually merge with the horizon, creating an illusion of endless water extending into the sea. This effect is further amplified by a fully transparent glass end wall, enhancing the sensation of openness.
From an external perspective, the pool structure is an extension of the landscape, framed by terraced retaining walls that make the pool appear as if it is a cascading water feature within the garden.
From an external perspective, the pool structure is an extension of the landscape, framed by terraced retaining walls that make the pool appear as if it is a cascading water feature within the garden.
Technical Features and Functionality
The lower level, aside from housing the garage and security quarters, includes essential technical rooms, ensuring full autonomy and efficient land use. These structures also stabilize the sloped terrain, allowing for additional functional spaces such as a fruit orchard on the upper terraces and a practical parking area below.
This multi-purpose integration of structures and terrain highlights the villa’s customized design, where each architectural element serves multiple functions, optimizing land use while maintaining aesthetic harmony.
This multi-purpose integration of structures and terrain highlights the villa’s customized design, where each architectural element serves multiple functions, optimizing land use while maintaining aesthetic harmony.
How to Order a Custom Villa Project in Sochi
Villa "S" is a prime example of how a contemporary luxury home can be integrated into a challenging mountainous landscape. Such high-end residential projects require extensive expertise in architecture, engineering, and premium lifestyle design.
If you are planning to build a private villa or estate in Sochi, Simonenko Design offers a full range of architectural services, including:
If you are planning to build a private villa or estate in Sochi, Simonenko Design offers a full range of architectural services, including:
- Site analysis and feasibility studies for complex terrain
- Concept development and working drawings
- Architectural supervision and construction monitoring
- Interior and landscape design solutions
Why an Architectural Concept Matters in Sochi
- Cost optimization: A well-planned conceptual design phase helps avoid expensive modifications during construction.
- Error prevention: Early consideration of soil conditions, slope angles, and climate factors prevents structural and environmental issues.
- Shorter construction time: A clear architectural vision streamlines approvals and construction phases, minimizing delays.
- Enhanced lifestyle: In Sochi, clients seek more than just houses—they desire personalized luxury estates that blend exclusivity with nature.