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A Contemporary Family Home Designed Around Light and Nature

This light-filled residence proves thoughtful architecture creates spaces that feel timeless, calm and connected

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By Olivia Vergunst  | July 20, 2026 | House Tours

Modern luxury is increasingly moving away from excess in favour of homes that prioritise wellbeing, longevity and a meaningful connection to their surroundings. Designed by architects and interior designers Anastasia and Vladimir Kasymo of CASA TREDICI, this 476-square-metre residence near Moscow embodies that philosophy. Conceived as a sanctuary for family life, the project celebrates natural light, carefully considered materials and architecture that encourages a slower, more intentional pace of living.

Rather than relying on dramatic architectural gestures, the home embraces simplicity. Clean lines, generous proportions and floor-to-ceiling glazing allow the surrounding landscape to become an integral part of the design, blurring the boundaries between indoors and out.

Designed around light, nature and family life, this contemporary home celebrates timeless architecture and effortless everyday living

A Home Designed Around Nature

From the outset, CASA TREDICI approached the project as more than a standalone building. The surrounding landscape was imagined as an extension of the architecture itself, creating an environment where home and garden evolve together over time.

What began as an empty plot has been transformed into a layered landscape of mature planting, trees and expansive green spaces that soften the home's contemporary architecture. Every window frames a view of nature, while abundant daylight continually shifts the atmosphere throughout the interiors. Rather than serving as decoration, the landscape becomes part of daily life, reinforcing the home's quiet sense of calm.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames lush gardens, creating a seamless connection between contemporary architecture and nature

Everyday Living Takes Centre Stage

The ground floor forms the social heart of the residence, designed to bring family and friends together with ease. Open-plan living spaces flow effortlessly into one another, creating an inviting environment for entertaining as well as everyday routines.

Open-plan living spaces maximise natural light while creating an inviting setting for everyday family life and entertaining

At the centre sits an impressive 3.5-metre natural stone dining table that comfortably seats twelve guests, establishing the dining area as the focal point of the home.

A striking 3.5-metre natural stone dining table becomes the heart of the home, seating twelve with effortless elegance

Nearby, an equally striking stone kitchen island anchors the kitchen, balancing sculptural beauty with practical functionality.

The sculptural stone kitchen island combines refined craftsmanship with practical functionality for modern family living

Behind elegant wood veneer panels, a fully equipped secondary kitchen remains concealed from view, allowing meal preparation to happen discreetly while preserving the clean architectural language of the main living areas.

A home office and laundry are seamlessly integrated into the floor plan, while a floating staircase connects both levels with an effortless sense of lightness.

A floating staircase introduces sculptural elegance, connecting both floors with lightness and architectural simplicity

A Private Sanctuary Upstairs

While the lower level celebrates togetherness, the upper floor is devoted entirely to privacy and retreat.

Alongside a guest suite and children's bedroom, the owners' quarters have been conceived as a self-contained sanctuary within the home. Complete with its own lounge, bedroom, bathroom and private balcony, the suite offers a peaceful escape from the rhythm of family life without disconnecting from the rest of the house.

The private owners' suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with its own lounge, balcony and luxurious bathroom

The thoughtful zoning reflects a growing trend in luxury residential design, where flexible spaces accommodate both shared experiences and quiet moments of solitude.

Timeless Materials Over Passing Trends

Throughout the project, Anastasia and Vladimir Kasymo deliberately rejected fleeting design trends in favour of enduring materials and refined craftsmanship.

Natural stone, warm wood veneer and subtle architectural detailing create interiors that feel tactile, elegant and deeply comforting. The restrained palette allows texture, proportion and natural light to become the defining features of every room, creating spaces that feel calm rather than decorative. This timeless approach ensures the home will age gracefully, becoming richer through use rather than feeling tied to a particular design moment.

Natural stone, warm timber and iconic Italian furniture create interiors designed to stand the test of time

Furniture has been carefully selected from leading Italian manufacturers including Poltrona Frau, Living Divani, Meridiani, Cassina, Cappellini, SABA, PIANCA, NovaMobili and Lago. Each piece complements the architecture instead of competing with it, reinforcing the home's understated aesthetic.

One Unified Vision

One of the project's greatest strengths lies in CASA TREDICI's holistic design approach. Rather than treating architecture, interiors and landscaping as separate disciplines, every element was developed as part of one cohesive vision.

The result is a residence where materials, light, furniture and landscape work together in quiet harmony. Every space supports the rhythms of family life while maintaining a consistent architectural language that feels both contemporary and timeless.

Architecture, interiors and landscaping unite to create a timeless family home rooted in light, nature and wellbeing

As luxury homes continue to embrace wellbeing, authenticity and emotional comfort, this Moscow residence demonstrates that the most enduring interiors are often the most restrained. Here, thoughtful design isn't about making the loudest statement—it's about creating a home that feels effortlessly liveable, deeply connected to nature and designed to be enjoyed for generations.

Credits

Interior design: Anastasia and Vladimir Kasymo, CASA TREDICI, Instagram: @casa__tredici

Photography: Vyacheslav Fleor, Instagram: @fleorslava

Media Relations: Facade Buro, Instagram: @facade.buro