In the city of Oral, Kazakhstan, Parkovy by Fenty Design Studio presents a measured exploration of contrast, restraint and warmth. Designed in 2025 by architect Nadira Mustafina, the 115-square-metre apartment balances a calm architectural base with carefully chosen expressive accents, resulting in a home that feels both composed and quietly atmospheric.
At its core, the design philosophy is rooted in duality. On one hand, there is order: a disciplined spatial layout and a restrained material language. On the other, there is expression — layered textures, tonal variation and sculptural lighting elements that soften the precision of the architecture. The result is a contemporary living environment that prioritises both visual sophistication and everyday ease.
The interior palette is deliberately subdued, anchored in graphite, deep brown and warm grey-beige tones. These colours work together to create a seamless visual flow across the apartment, allowing spaces to transition gently without disruption. Rather than feeling flat or overly minimal, the palette is enriched through subtle accent tones that introduce depth and variation without breaking cohesion.
Natural materials play a defining role throughout. Timber, stone and textured finishes are used not as decoration, but as structural storytelling devices that bring tactility into the home. This approach ensures that even the most minimal surfaces feel considered and grounded.
The living room forms the focal point of the public area. Here, a fireplace composition clad in textured stone anchors the space, acting as both a functional feature and a sculptural centrepiece. The stone’s surface introduces organic irregularity, contrasting beautifully with the apartment’s otherwise controlled geometry.
Lighting has been carefully layered to enhance mood and materiality. Rather than relying on a single source, decorative fixtures are integrated to soften corners, highlight textures and create an ambient rhythm throughout the space. The effect is subtle but impactful — spaces feel alive without ever becoming visually noisy.
Throughout the apartment, functionality remains as important as aesthetics. Every element is considered through the lens of daily living, from circulation flow to ergonomic placement of furnishings. This balance ensures that Parkovy is not only visually refined but genuinely comfortable to inhabit.
Photographed by Marina Korkut, the project captures a contemporary approach to residential design in Central Asia — one that values restraint, material honesty and emotional warmth in equal measure.
Ultimately, Parkovy succeeds in creating a timeless interior language: one that feels calm without being cold, minimal without being sparse, and refined without losing its sense of home.
Credits
Design: Nadira Mustafina, Fenty Design studio, Instagram: nadira.mustafina
Photography: Marina Korkut, Instagram: photo_interior_almaty
