藏红花屋·健康空间丨Pavel Leshkovich,Peter Leshkovich

Saffron House | Sauna

Area: 65 m²   Year: 2024

Architects:  Pavel Leshkovich, Peter Leshkovich

is a compact architectural ensemble designed as an independent yet integral part of a private home. Created for an artist and her family, the project prioritizes atmosphere, tactile materiality, and carefully composed spatial scenes.

Most elements — from wall systems and ceramic surfaces to the stove and tiles — were individually developed, allowing the space to evolve and be subtly personalized over time.

The sauna acts as both a wellness space and a social core — a place of ritual, pause, and gathering.​​​​​​​

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The Entrance

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The entrance is conceived as a visual accent and a moment of transition.

Defined by color and texture, it marks the threshold of the space while soft textile curtains provide privacy and a gentle separation from the interior.

Guest room

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The project opens into a tea room conceived as an indepen dent guest space. Although separated from the main house, it was designed to feel domestic and inviting. Ventilated assem blies, controlled material choices, and subtle visual techniques create a warm, familiar atmosphere while remaining fully adapt ed to humidity and intensive use.

The Stove

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The stove was developed as a standalone system within a highly compact footprint.

Its construction combines masonry, integrated air ducts, and an independent chimney, structurally separated from surrounding elements to ensure safety, efficiency, and precise thermal control.

Despite its size, the stove functions as both a technical core and a visual anchor of the steam room.

The Heart of a Project

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The steam room forms the core of the project and defines its overall logic. Its design is based on a precise balance between material performance, air circulation, and thermal comfort. Specialized materials and integrated airflow systems were developed specifically for high-temperature and high-humidity conditions. The stove became a project within the project, re quiring a dedicated design process focused on structure, heat management, safety, and compactness.

Connecting Space

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The shower and anteroom form a transitional layer between spaces. Designed for flexibility, the anteroom can be adapted through suspended and temporary elements, allowing the interior to evolve over time.