Home is all about feeling like you belong, no matter where you are in the world. When a Korean family moved to Russia, designer Inga Kordya took on a dream project: blending traditional Korean architecture with a modern city space. The result? A home named Residence Open that feels like a peaceful deep breath in the middle of bustling Moscow.
Instead of just pasting on pretty decorations, Kordya dug deep into the heart of the Korean hanok Moscow apartment concept. A hanok is all about natural light, soft boundaries, and room to breathe. Inside this home, light filters gently through custom oak shutter doors, mimicking classic Korean screen doors and creating an instant wave of calm.
Every material in the home—from real marble and warm wood to tactile linens—feels grounding, rich, and built to last. But the cool factor really shines in the kids’ area! Using traditional flexible design, sliding doors open up so the daughters can share a massive play zone by day and get their own private rooms by night. How smart is that?
What makes this space so special is that it doesn’t feel like a theatrical set. It respects both environments while bringing an authentic slice of Korean culture across the globe. Through brilliant Inga Kordya design, this home takes ancient wisdom from traditional Korean architecture and makes it feel fresh, cozy, and perfectly at ease.
Designer: Inga Kordya (photos by Mikhail Loskutov)
