Concrete Shapes Chado Studio’s Nature-Oriented Workplace
Chado Architectural Studio has established its office in a low-density residential area near the Botanical Garden in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The selected site offers reduced urban intensity during working hours and direct visual access to surrounding greenery. The decision to locate the office here was driven by the relationship between workspace and landscape, prioritizing framed views of nature as part of the daily working environment.
The building is conceived as a restrained and monolithic volume. Its architectural language emphasizes solidity, durability, and enclosure, creating a controlled environment suited to concentrated creative work. Material consistency defines both interior and exterior surfaces. Custom-developed white concrete brick is used throughout, paired with a light concrete belt that reinforces the perception of structural continuity. This approach strengthens the building’s sculptural presence and underscores the monolithic expression of walls and slabs.
all images by Evgeny Denisyuk
Elevated Workspaces Respond to Topography and Landscape
The site’s uneven topography informed the spatial organization of Chado Architectural Studio. The structure is positioned to elevate primary workspaces, maximizing views and daylight access. Secondary functions are arranged at ground level. Existing mature trees were preserved and integrated into the composition, contributing to microclimatic comfort while partially screening the building from the street. The surrounding vegetation softens the architectural mass and establishes a dialogue between built form and landscape.
The office reflects the studio’s emphasis on material clarity, structural honesty, and a reduction of superfluous elements. Through controlled geometry, limited material variation, and integration with the natural setting, the project establishes a working environment aligned with the studio’s architectural principles.
Chado Architectural Studio’s office is located near the Botanical Garden in Rostov-on-Don
framed views of surrounding landscape inform the placement of workspaces
a stone fence contrasts with the white concrete brick exterior
a light concrete belt reinforces the building’s structural continuity
the facade expresses solidity through repetitive articulation
interior spaces maintain the same material language as the exterior
monolithic walls and slabs emphasize tectonic clarity
primary work areas are elevated to maximize daylight and landscape views
controlled geometry shapes a focused working environment
limited material variation reinforces spatial coherence
the architectural composition balances mass and landscape
the project reflects a commitment to structural honesty and material clarity
project info:
name: The office of architectural studio Chado
architect: Chado | @__chado__
location: Rostov-on-Don, Russia
founding partner / senior architect: Evgeny Zadorozhniy
co-founder/ senior interior designer: Oleg Pigulevsky
project leader / senior architect: Karolina Sholokhova
project leader / architect: Dmitry Konovalov
architect: Andrey Ershov
project leader / interior designer: Liya Mamina
project leader / interior designer: Anastasia Kostandi
project leader / interior designer: Ekaterina Ivashchenko
interior designer: Evgenia Anyukhovskaya
interior designer: Anna Voronova
interior designer: Elnara Radzhabova
3D artist: Daniil Zhuravlov
photographer: Evgeny Denisyuk | @photodenisyuk
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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