Designers Olesya Gelman-Dobrovolskaya and Ekaterina Subbotina designed and completed the interior of a two-level penthouse with sea views. It was important to create a calm interior, free from visual noise. The style can be described as warm minimalism, where the focus is on materials, light, and proportions.

The clients — a couple who visit Sochi several times a year — envisioned the space as a place to recharge and spend time by the sea. The project was conceived as a retreat focused on quietness, light, and a sense of inner balance.

The main task was to unify the penthouse’s volumes into a cohesive whole while clearly organizing functional zones according to the clients’ needs. The result is a two-level composition: the upper floor is dedicated to public areas — a spacious entrance hall, walk-in wardrobe, guest bathroom, utility rooms, a compact yet fully equipped kitchen-bar, and a large living room with panoramic glazing and access to open terraces. The lower level is reserved for private spaces, including bedrooms, walk-in wardrobes, and bathrooms.

The interior is defined by a calm, light palette. The color scheme is based on the natural tones of the landscape visible through the panoramic windows. Walls and ceilings are finished in a clay pale shade — a tone reminiscent of bleached clay. Microcement floors in the same color have a tactile quality similar to warm sand, allowing the space to be perceived as continuous and unified. The emphasis is placed on architectural plasticity and the combination of tactile materials — marble, Brazilian granite, decorative plaster, natural wood, and metal. Vintage furniture, lighting, and artworks add an additional layer to the interior.