IN recent years Private houses built in the style of old Russian estates are becoming very popular.
Cottages created in modern “technogenic” styles are beginning to lose their relevance. Increasingly, customers are turning to architects with a request to create a private house project in the Russian style, in order to return to ancient traditions. Many people think that only elite houses can be built in the form of a noble estate, but this is absolutely not the case. If the customer wishes, even a small cottage can be made with elements of Russian historical architectural style. The result will be a very beautiful, compact mini-estate. Such a house does not have to be huge in area and three-story.
In modern cottage villages, manor houses are increasingly appearing. They are radically different from neighboring buildings built in modern styles. The cottage-estate is a classic; this architectural style will not go out of fashion in a few decades. If you want to build a real “family nest” not only for yourself, but also for your children and grandchildren, choose this particular architectural style. Even after many years, such a cottage will look luxurious.
It is in manor houses that that indescribable feeling of comfort and tranquility is created. Of course, this is possible provided that the architectural and interior style is maintained correctly. In this case, the house will truly have an amazing atmosphere. It will be truly “homey” and incredibly cozy. Why, among the abundance of architectural styles, does this one seem so familiar to many people? Probably genetic memory is triggered. No matter how interesting and attractive cottages in the Mediterranean, Swiss, Scandinavian, exotic styles may seem, only the traditions of their people can touch the strings of the soul.
How were noble estates built in the old days?
To create a modern cottage in this architectural style, you need to deal with historical facts, understand what Russian estates were like, what are their distinctive features. Absolutely all ancient estates are characterized by a combination of luxury, comfort and quiet village life. This is what creates that unique atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. In those days there was no frantic pace of life, of which we are all so tired in modern times. Therefore, ancient estates are imbued with a spirit of calm and regularity. If you want to make your home truly cozy, where you can truly relax from the hustle and bustle, choose this architectural style.
As a rule, the word “estate” meant not just one house, but a whole complex of buildings that were built in uniform style, equally decorating the facades with stucco and columns. Such houses took a long time to build, but “for centuries.” That is why many have survived to this day, collapsing only for the reasons that they are not restored or are left completely abandoned and uninhabited. This “family nest” was built taking into account the fact that several generations would live in it. Therefore, the rooms were made very spacious, the facades were decorated with stucco, statues, and all this was done very efficiently, so that children or grandchildren would not have to do major renovation estates.
What does everyone imagine when they hear the words “noble estate”? Of course, a luxurious house with white columns, a terrace, a huge garden for walking and even a private lake. Main feature What made such estates so special was that they fit perfectly into the surrounding landscape. A luxurious garden with many paths for walking was always created around the house, and cozy gazebos were certainly built. Only the best craftsmen were trusted to carry out facade work during the construction of the estate. Probably everyone knows that there are no two completely identical noble estates. They are all somewhat similar, because they were built at approximately the same time, but at the same time they are all radically different. The facade was the real “face” of the estate; it was always decorated with stucco molding, columns and statues. Sometimes there were even too many decorations, which made the overall appearance of the estate rather pompous. But in those days this was considered the norm and a sign that the owner was rich and belonged to a high class. The financial well-being of its owner was assessed by the façade of the estate. That is why landowners competed with each other to see whose house would look richer and more luxurious.
In those days, wood and stone were used to decorate the facade; it was made monumental so that it would serve several generations while maintaining its presentable appearance. Modern building materials make it possible to create luxurious facades in the historical Russian style, which will also serve for decades. The compositions and materials that are created in our time are much more resistant to weather conditions, they are also lightweight and do not weigh down the walls. Previously, an architect could “make a name for himself” by building an estate. The fame of the luxurious house spread very quickly not only throughout the region, but throughout Russia and even beyond its borders. That is why the architects put their souls into their creations; they thought through not only the appearance of the estate, but also helped the owners with interior design. In those days, the decoration of rooms was taken seriously; furniture and decor were made to order from the best masters. The owners of the estate sought to ensure that the facade of the house and the interior of the premises were in harmony with each other.
Even in those days there were standard designs for estates. But they were taken as a basis, the architect each time came up with a unique facade, making it unique thanks to the abundance of decorative elements. Redevelopment of the premises was also carried out at the request of the owners. That is why in Russia there are no two completely identical estates.
It should be noted that there were several types of noble estates:
- If they were located in a village outside the city and were a place of permanent residence, they were adapted specifically for these purposes. Stables, a barnyard, and greenhouses for growing vegetables and fruits were always built nearby. Pheasant gardens were set up in the garden, where ornamental birds were kept.
- A little later, estates that were built “in the European style” became fashionable. Their main feature was the presence of huge summer greenhouses and winter gardens.
- There were also urban estates that differed from country estates. They occupied a smaller area, so the owners invested even more money in creating a beautiful facade and luxurious furnishings in the rooms.
The main features of the layout of rooms in a noble estate
The estate was necessarily divided into two halves. The smaller one contained rooms for servants, as well as various utility rooms and a kitchen. It was indecent for landowners to walk along the same corridors with servants. Therefore, in estates, almost all rooms were made through. That is, they had three doors, through one of them you could get into a long corridor, and through the other two into neighboring rooms. The owners walked “through wide doors,” that is, they very rarely used corridors, but simply walked through all the rooms to get to the one they needed. The servants walked along the corridors so as not to disturb the owners. A huge room was always allocated on the ground floor, making it a room for holding balls and banquets.
Also, in the noble estate, an entire room was allocated for a library. Of course, these features of noble estates are not relevant for modern times. Now there is absolutely no need to divide the house into half for the “master” and half for the servants. Also, no one is making huge ballrooms now. Instead, on the ground floor you can make a spacious living room with a fireplace, which can be combined with a dining room.
How to build your own house in the style of a noble estate:
- First of all, we need to develop individual project future cottage or choose your favorite from the existing ones.
- It is very important to choose the right plot of land for construction. It must be in a picturesque and quiet place. It is very desirable to have a river, lake or at least a small pond nearby. It will be great if a small pond is on the territory; it can be turned into a “highlight” of your future family estate.
- A house in the style of a noble estate must be decorated with columns. They are made not only on the facade of the building, but also in the living room. Such a house seems to “dissolve in time.” In a few years, guests who see your estate for the first time will be sure that it is ancient and passed on to you by inheritance. But to create such an effect, you need to abandon the use of “technogenic” building materials. For example, there should be no plastic, windows should only be wooden.
- You need to take care not only about the convenient layout of the rooms, but also about making the façade of your estate unique. It needs to be made a real masterpiece of architectural art. If you wish, you can borrow some elements by looking at photographs of estates you like, but never completely copy the façade decoration. Wood carving will look luxurious. Don’t worry that the wood will crack and turn black in a few years; there are a huge number of special antifungal impregnations, as well as varnishes that will protect the wood from moisture. for many years, while leaving its beauty open. It is now very easy to make stucco decorations thanks to modern materials. For this, ready-made patterns and foam products are used, which are glued in the right place; they require mandatory finishing. Also, to decorate the facade, there are ready-made stucco elements made of gypsum. They are attached with special glue, as they are quite heavy.
- The main and most spacious room in such a house should be the living room. It must have a fireplace made of stone in order to create a unique coziness and emphasize the architectural style you have chosen.
- A house built in the style of a noble estate should look ancient, but at the same time it can and should have modern air conditioning, plumbing, lighting and other systems.
- A manor house must be very cozy and warm, for this you need to use modern thermal insulation materials.
- Take care not only of the appearance of the cottage, but also of the interior of the rooms. Agree, it will be quite strange if from the outside the house looks like an old manor, but inside it is decorated in a minimalist, hi-tech or loft style. The interior should not contain any signs of “technogenic civilization”. Be responsible when choosing furniture and decor. Ideally, they should be antique; now it is not a problem to purchase real antique furniture in excellent condition. But new modern furniture is also quite suitable, but all of it should be made in an antique style. Chandeliers must be luxurious and massive in a “noble” style. Lamps with candle-shaped bulbs are ideal. The best decorative elements will be all kinds of antique items.
- In the living room you can make huge windows from ceiling to floor. They need to be curtained with plain curtains with lambrequins and large tassels made of thick threads.
- Please pay attention special attention arrangement of the area around your estate. There must be a gazebo in the yard, made in the same style as the facade. You can also make a small fountain or waterfall. Be sure to take care of the beautiful night lighting of the yard, install lanterns that will look like antique ones. If there is a small pond in the yard, you can throw a bridge across it with wrought iron railings.
- Take care of creating a beautiful landscape design. To emphasize the style of an old noble estate, be sure to plant ornamental bushes along the paths, which will need to be trimmed regularly, giving them a neat shape.
What is an estate in understanding modern man? This is, first of all, the privilege of the noble class. V.I. Dahl gave a good definition in his dictionary: an estate is “a version of a manor’s house in a village, having all the amenities, a garden, a vegetable garden and others.” Many of us associate the image of the estate with Arkhangelsk, Kuskovo, Peterhof, Pavlovsky.
Modern trends dictate how society perceives an estate not so much as an architectural cultural monument, but also popular modern look private properties.
Modern large house plans: features
Projects of elite houses and cottages are experiencing significant changes in their perception, dictating the latest trends in the development of the suburban real estate market. Increasingly, special attention is paid to the landscape of the territory, its size and design. Projects of large houses, villas, mansions require careful study of architectural styles, harmonization of the complex of buildings with environment. This direction in the architecture of private housing construction is based on the concept of “family nest”, family and surname, which have great value in our world and oblige us to preserve the history of the family; home, acting as a symbolic concept.
Architectural designs of luxury houses by the Z500 company, which can be purchased at the average market price, are selected in strict accordance with these concepts. Project plans for large houses and luxury mansions impress with the variety of architectural trends, variability of elements, styles and original techniques decoration. The layout of large house projects was created by architects for each house in this section with special diligence, providing both future owners and their guests with the best level of comfort.
This section contains projects of large mansions and cottages with an area of 250-300 m2. It was this geometric characteristic that became the criterion for selecting such houses. If you need large houses with an area exceeding 300 m2, pay attention to the “Mansions” section of the catalog, which was replenished with new projects in 2017
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Projects in this section are characterized by spacious areas for relaxation in the form of bright terraces and balconies, giving all buildings a special chic. You can host guest receptions and home-cooked dinners in the fresh air.
Typical and original designs of luxury houses, sketches of which, videos and diagrams are posted in this section, represent the widest palette of stylistic and architectural diversity. Elite residential buildings of modern high-tech class and classics of noble imperial Russia coexist here.
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Surely, everyone who has a country plot plans to build a comfortable house on it. But here the question immediately arises with the choice of layout and design. If the area of such a plot allows, then large buildings can be erected - estates. The estate project can be anything and has its own distinctive features.
What is an estate?
If everyone is already accustomed to the definition of a country house or country house, then for many the concept of “estate” evokes a similar definition, but this is not so. The estate is a fairly large park and residential complex. This area is located large number commercial and residential buildings.
Features of the estate:
- There is also landscaping. It cannot be said that it is possible to build an estate in any region, since previously they were built only in those areas of the area where there was good landscaping.
- What distinguishes a manor from an ordinary country house? Everything is quite simple - the size of the site and the building itself.
- If you look a little deeper into history, such structures were built for nobles or officials close to the rulers; even at that time they amazed with their luxury.
- Fenced areas, green spaces, parks with numerous sculptures, squares and gazebos, green lawns.
You can continue for a very long time. In principle, there were no restrictions either in the choice of building material or in the preference of the area for the construction of the estate.
Very often such buildings were erected in such places:
- Forest areas.
- Steppe meadows.
- Near the pond.
- The area of the estate was very large. They were at least 600 sq.m.
If you want to build a family estate in the form of an estate, then you should initially purchase a country plot, the size of which is at least 50 acres.
Only then will it be possible to correctly and effectively distribute space.
Distinctive features of the appearance of a manor or country estate
The main difference between this structure was and remains its size.
This can take various forms:
- U-shaped.
- Square.
- Rectangular.
- "Hollow Squares"
- "Hollow Rectangles"
The latter are buildings that have a closed design and inside there is a courtyard with a variety of green spaces and comfortable walking paths. Very often, winter gardens or terraces for relaxation, lunch or other pastime were previously located there.
The design of the estate house has a large entrance, which is separate from the main building; it was designed in a classical style.
Namely:
- Huge columns painted in light colors.
- Large massive doors made of different materials.
- Marble or reinforced concrete steps.
Stained glass windows were also installed in the entrance area above the door. Today, such design practically does not occur, since people have become more practical and are not as eager for luxury than the rulers of that time.
Features:
- Windows of this structure can also be of different shapes and sizes. More often, not too large rectangular or square windows were used in the construction of the estate.
- The building could have any number of floors. The structures had both rectilinear and broken shapes. That is, the second floor might not have been around the entire perimeter of the estate.
At that time, only environmentally friendly materials were used as roofing materials. This was the tile, which is durable and reliable. It retains heat indoors very well and thus there is a constant temperature regime in the house.
Layout and design of a house in the form of an estate
Estates have always been distinguished by their scale. Residential buildings had large sizes of all rooms. The site was originally located outbuildings, which were decorated in a similar stylistic direction as the residential building. Further on there was a garden and park area, in the center of which a building could be seen.
Inside such a structure, everything was correctly planned.
If the house was two-story, then on the ground floor there are:
- Entrance hall, which has a staircase to reach the second floor.
- Large cozy living room.
- The office is also of considerable size.
- Fireplace rooms (there may be more than one).
- Dining areas with large stained glass windows.
- Kitchen (as a rule, only servants could be in it).
- The last rooms used to have an entrance to the basement. Now such traditions are not changed, and the entrance to the basement is also built from the kitchen area. All rooms on the first floor are massive.
The second floor begins with climbing the stairs, it can be:
- Direct.
- Screw.
- Multi-march.
The choice of the type of such construction depended on the project itself. They were decorated using wood, marble, granite or other finishing material.
On at the moment In the construction of stairs in a two-story residential building, the following materials are used:
- Reinforced concrete.
- Metal.
- Wood.
The steps are made of natural stones: the same marble or granite.
When planning such a design for a staircase structure, it is worth considering that the cost of natural stones is high, and not everyone will be able to afford it.
We can say that this is a dream project:
- But if desired, it is possible to use analogues of such materials and use artificial stones, which are similar in their technical properties and characteristics. But their cost is several times lower.
- All the bedrooms are located on the second floor. There can be a very large number of them: bedrooms for each owner, for guests, children's rooms and much more.
- If the residential building had only one floor, then thanks to unusual shape("hollow squares" or "hollow rectangles") bedrooms were located at the very end of the house (the back side).
Today everything is more practical. Estates can also have several floors, only the shapes have become more acceptable (square, rectangular).
What were estates built from and modern building materials for their construction?
Estates of that time were built from practical and durable materials:
- Natural stones.
- Clay.
- Concrete solution.
- Priming.
- Wood.
Natural stones were in most cases processed, since it was quite difficult to use their natural form. Clay has long been used in the construction of residential buildings, as it is an environmentally friendly material that is particularly durable. Thanks to its properties, it helps maintain a constant temperature in rooms.
The concrete mortar of that time was very durable and was used to construct the walls of the building (masonry joints). Quite often it was used to pour the foundation for a building. At the moment, you can’t do without such a solution. It is used for both foundation and masonry building material. In principle, technology has not changed.
Soil has also been used for a long time. But such construction took too long and every year the technologies for such construction began to become outdated and such materials were replaced by more modern ones.
Wood, as it was used previously, is still used today. Projects of wooden estates are very diverse. All buildings of this type are distinguished by their environmental friendliness and durability. All of them are durable and a large number of estates from past centuries have survived to this day.
In modern construction, there are several types of log laying and wood processing itself.
Currently used for construction:
- Profiled timber.
- Rounded timber.
- Untreated log.
The latest version of the material, just like the previous ones, goes through a processing and drying process.
The popularity of buildings in the form of an estate
The “Russian estate” project has become increasingly popular in recent years. They are built on almost every suburban plot, which is large. The main role with such a design is landscape design. It is necessary to properly plan the space on the site first. You can adhere to the same planning principles as before, only slightly reduce the scale of construction.
It is worth considering that maintaining estates is quite expensive, since you will definitely need the services of professional gardeners, repairmen, and so on. But this is provided that the house and plot are very large. Even if the scale of the building is not too large, then you can cope with maintaining order yourself.
Despite the fact that architectural trends are behind lately led to the emergence huge amount country cottages in modern style, classic houses remain the preference of many private developers. Cottage projects that have all the advantages of modern private housing, and at the same time stylized as a noble estate or a rural log house, are chosen by lovers of traditional classical architecture, and there are a lot of them nowadays.
The present manor has a number of characteristic features. This is a solid building with a porch located in the center of the main facade and decorated with elegant columns. The entrance portico has a two-row colonnade. The roof is symmetrical, with high steep slopes.
Country estate in modern country construction
In an effort to satisfy the demand for cottages in a traditional style, architects are developing designs for estates, to one degree or another recreating noble interiors and exteriors. Houses built according to these designs have an expressive appearance, complemented by columns and risalits, as well as glazed verandas with access to the garden or courtyard. However, instead of courtyard buildings, which were previously built adjacent to the estate itself, modern attached garages are now provided.
Classical estates of past centuries were built mainly as residential one-story houses. Today, most often these are houses, the attic part of which is equipped in the form of a residential attic, with bedrooms, bathrooms and dressing rooms. At the same time, the first floor is a day area in which family life is concentrated. Here (on the ground floor) there is a kitchen with a pantry, a living room with a fireplace, and a veranda with access to the garden.
A special decoration of buildings of this type are balconies, decorated with wooden or metal balustrades with fancy bent elements. In order to emphasize the traditional character of the house, the correct use of colors of the facade and roof is very important. Warm, light colors of the facade are usually combined with red or bronze ceramic or bitumen tiles.
It is worth noting that now, when designing a manor house, it is necessary to comply with much more stringent rules regarding construction technology. In estate projects, characteristic details and proportions are used, but at the same time, conditions regarding energy efficiency and thermal resistance of structural and finishing materials are met. In addition, the technology for arranging the roof has become more complex in order to prevent high heat losses through the roofing part of the building structure.
In order for modern estates to meet existing energy efficiency requirements, they are designed in a simpler form, since all kinds of bends and joints of facades are so-called “cold bridges” through which significant heat loss occurs. Visual similarity with manor houses is achieved mainly through the use of well-thought-out decorative elements.
Today, architects offer options for the harmonious combination of classical architecture and such current solutions as wide glazing of the living room with terrace windows. The bedrooms are also widely glazed. And I plan all living spaces with windows facing south or east, so that they receive as much natural light as possible sunlight and warmth. Windows are used with a high degree of tightness and are made from modern materials.
Another common one in modern architecture The solution is the location of technical rooms, an attached garage and a kitchen in the northern part of the house, which increases the level of energy efficiency of the home. Thanks to the use of these and many other architectural tricks, while maintaining the style and image of the estate, comfortable modern cottages are created.
The estate, in the understanding of this word familiar to modern people, is associated primarily with the noble class. According to the dictionary of V.I. Dalia, estate- “the master’s house in the village with all the tending, a garden, a vegetable garden and so on.” For most of us, images of Peterhof, Kuskov, Pavlovsk, Arkhangelsk and other country royal residences and houses of the large noble aristocracy immediately come to mind. But the etymology of the word gives us a broader understanding of it. In the old days, there were a lot of synonyms for the word estate, which had a similar meaning - estate, estate, estate, estate. All of them come from the root - usad, which has the meaning of a designated place, a designated area, a place where they were seated, but in to a greater extent- the meaning of habitable, mastered.
Currently, interest in the estate not only as a monument of history and culture has become actualized. The very phenomenon of “estate culture” is gradually becoming a reality of modern life.
Now among the wealthiest part of our fellow citizens there has been a departure from the stereotypes of the 90s; standard cottages on Rublyovka are going out of fashion. The concept of a historical estate is becoming increasingly popular.
The development trend of the suburban real estate market confirms changes in the psychology and perception of the elite of a country house: more attention has been paid to the size of the territory and its landscape arrangement, the choice of architectural style and the harmonious combination of buildings with the surrounding nature. The concept of family, surname and “family nest” is becoming increasingly valuable; a need is being formed to have one’s own history, one’s own home, not only as a place of residence, but also as a kind of symbolic concept.
The estate is simple and aristocratic
House projects series "Russian estate" Parthenon companies fully comply with this laconic definition. The architecture of the buildings, despite the apparent simplicity of its forms, impresses with its variety of proportions, variations in styles and corresponding decorative design. Internal layout Each project is thought out in every detail, which implies a comfortable life for both the occupants of the house and the guests.
Project of a house with a swimming pool and sauna KI 511-2
The appearance of the mansion impresses with its power and solemnity. The color scheme of the facade decoration is strict, however, the building’s unusual light-colored base and the same window frames, the contour of the cornices and the corner curbs prevent the building from being heavy and gloomy. Windows of various shapes give the house a special charm: arched, rectangular, round attic. The staircase portal and balcony with a classic balustrade fit harmoniously into the overall style of the building. The internal layout matches the external form. The premises on all floors are spacious, conveniently located for ordinary life home owners and guests. The presence of a swimming pool, sauna and gym implies a special style and culture of life. A special feeling of elegance is given by the very beautifully shaped internal staircases, as well as the soft oval lines of the terrace and balconies.
Manor house project YAI 401-6
The project is characterized by amazing elegance. The classic proportions of the building acquired sophistication thanks to elements of the Art Nouveau style in the design of the windows. The color scheme of the building's facade and window frames is the same, which is very important for a complete feeling of lightness and harmony. Interior space it is planned very comfortably not only for the home owners to live in, but also for receiving guests. The Art Nouveau style, set in the exterior design of the building, is very successfully introduced inside the room by the shape of the staircase and hall. Also a very important part of the architectural design of the mansion in the “Russian estate” style are the open terraces on two floors of the building.
Project of a comfortable house with a garage for 2 cars KI 675-1
A strict mansion in a classic style, perfectly designed in colors. Gives elegance and lightness to the building white corner curbs of the first floor, corner columns of the second floor and window frames of the entire building. The roof of the mansion with flowing levels and skylights attracts with its uniqueness. The house has everything a modern family needs for a comfortable life outside the city. Particularly noteworthy are the guest block with a separate kitchen, bathroom and room on the second floor, a health complex with a sauna in the attic and an attached garage for two cars on the ground floor of the house. But these are not all the features of this country house project.
Project of a house with a swimming pool, sauna and winter garden KI 474-2
The project is impressively light architectural forms, smoothly flowing roof lines, a variety of window shapes, and an excellent color scheme. It seems that you see the house from very good fairy tale. The interior space is surprisingly harmoniously planned into functional areas, and the living room, terrace and pool connected together with exits to the winter garden make the project unique.
Manor house project KI 836-6
Beautiful example of a classic Russian country estate house. The power, elegance, sophistication of the decorative and color design of the building suggest a very high culture of life of its inhabitants. The interior layout is well thought out. Very important elements of the architectural design are the mirrored bay windows: on the left side of the first floor there is a recreation room, and on the right side there is a living room on the first floor and a library on the second floor. The project is also very attractive due to the presence of a swimming pool with access to an open veranda.
