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Nestled in a family allotment garden in Warsaw, Poland, the House of Color Downtown Oasis is a vibrant, 35-square-meter tiny house designed by NOKE Architects. Inspired by the colorful personalities of its owners, singer and artist Magda Grabowska-Wacławek and her husband, animator Grzegorz Wacławek, the retreat serves as a tranquil escape from city life. Its electric red color palette and maximalist design aesthetic boldly translate the owners' creative spirit into architectural form. The location, a triangular-shaped plot, presented a key constraint: the regulations for allotment gardens mandate that permanent structures cannot exceed 35 square meters. NOKE Architects used this limitation to their advantage, designing a compact cottage that maximizes both form and function. The house is intentionally hidden from the street and only gradually reveals itself as one moves through the lush, free-growing greenery of the garden. This sense of discovery begins with a winding path of red stones, complemented by a glowing art installation, that leads visitors from the street. Inside, the compact space integrates a living area, kitchen, workspace, sleeping nook, and bathroom. The vibrant color scheme extends indoors, with plywood walls and ceilings stained with natural, eco-friendly oils. The interior palette balances the expressive colors with more muted wood tones and gray flooring. Large-format glazing visually dissolves the barrier between the interior and the garden, and can be opened to extend the living space onto the terrace. A quirky, semicircular window adds an artistic touch and offers a unique vantage point of the garden. A concealed entrance and a red, chimney-like volume housing the bathroom add an element of playful secrecy to the design. The bathroom itself is a surprising sensory experience, with cobalt tiles, mirror panels, and a glass roof that allows for stargazing while bathing. Project credits Architecture: NOKE Architects Design Team: Karol Pasternak, Piotr Maciaszek, Mateusz Jaworski Photography: Piotr Maciaszek Set Design: Ania Witko Client: Magda Grabowska-Wacławek and Grzegorz Wacławek
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NOKE Architects is a Warsaw-based architectural and design practice known for creating unique and bespoke spaces through a collaborative process. They work on a wide range of projects, including interiors, houses, hotels, offices, and brand design. Their philosophy focuses on combining architectural expertise with a client's vision to create extraordinary, functional, and aesthetically pleasing designs. They also design custom furniture and other detailed elements to ensure each project is a cohesive and soulful experience. The firm is a creative and inspired studio, deeply involved in the design process from initial concept to completion.
