Category
Interior design
Development
2025
Location
Cologny, Switzerland
Area
450m²

In the small village of Cologny, nestled among the green hills near Lake Geneva, stands a villa that has been given new life through a renovation by Bogdanova Architects. This home is about brutal elegance - the power of architecture, the calm of materials, and the subtle emotional depth of its atmosphere.
Between two portals in the living room, an art wall was created - clad in leather lamination with wooden framing. Enhanced with dedicated lighting, it serves as a backdrop prepared for a future art collection, yet already stands as a complete installation.
A sculpture by Nazar Bilyk, placed on a pedestal by the window and illuminated by a focused ceiling light, adds an element of intellectual depth and artistic presence to the space.






The centerpiece of the interior is Cipollino marble - an emotional, dynamic, and slightly dramatic material that reflects the personality of the homeowner. Its vivid texture runs as a continuous motif throughout the house, creating a harmonious contrast with the calm taupe and grey color palette. In the entrance hall, two large marble slabs on the floor establish a monumental first impression.
In the living room, Cipollino clads the fireplace block, visually separating the lounge area from the dining space. The same marble is used for the kitchen island and worktop, as well as in the bathrooms on the ground floor, ensuring material consistency and a refined visual rhythm across the interior.


One of the main challenges was to seamlessly integrate the furniture from the owners’ previous residence. All pieces are by Roche Bobois, a brand renowned for its sculptural design, so many of the new interior compositions were thoughtfully built around them.
In the living room - the BUBBLE sofa, LONG ISLAND seating group, and LIFT DAQUACRYL bar cabinet set the tone.


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The first floor is the heart of the house. A spacious living room with a fireplace flows into a second, more intimate lounge area with a TV, while on the opposite side lies the dining room.
The kitchen masterfully combines aesthetics with functionality. At its center, a marble island serves as a gathering spot for informal conversations, while the technical area is discreetly hidden behind sliding doors - maintaining a sense of cleanliness and order throughout the space.



The project embodies the philosophy of sustainable luxury — a form of conscious elegance built on naturalness, longevity, and authenticity.

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The second floor is entirely dedicated to the master suite. The dressing area and bathroom are united beneath a skylight, filling the space with soft, natural light. The wardrobe system by Molteni was custom-designed to reflect the client’s daily routine - every detail thoughtfully considered, from the number of shoes to the placement of accessories.


For this level, a serene Carrara marble was chosen — an elegant backdrop and a key architectural element that gently emphasizes the fluidity of the space.It appears in the bathroom and dressing block, the shower shelf, the fireplace frame in the bedroom, and the shelving in the study.









Previously two separate rooms:a bathroom and a wardrobe,they have now been reimagined as a single, sculptural volume defined by a marble composition: a vanity on one side and a large mirror facing the wardrobe on the other.In the wet zone, the bathtub was replaced with a spacious walk-in shower, enhancing the sense of openness and calm.



The adjoining study features a complex geometry - a circular layout with a diagonal cut. The client’s MORPHOS desk fits seamlessly into the plan, while built-in storage lines the angled wall. A marble shelf running along its length emphasizes the horizontal rhythm of the interior, tying the composition together with quiet sophistication.
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The lower ground floor brings together the leisure and wellness areas — a gym, a SPA zone with a sauna, a wine room, a guest suite, and several technical spaces.


From this level, there is direct access to the terrace with a swimming pool, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the landscape.
It is a space of balance — between energy and calm — continuing the home’s philosophy of living in harmony with nature.

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The villa’s engineering systems were completely modernized. The underfloor heating system was replaced with an integrated network that provides both heating and cooling. Since air conditioning is prohibited in the Canton of Geneva, the cooling floor system ensures a comfortable indoor climate during the warmer months.
All electrical, heating, and plumbing systems were renewed, incorporating state-of-the-art, energy-efficient solutions that align with contemporary sustainability standards.
Architectural team: Olga Bogdanova, Mykyta Liubchenko, Oleg Matushchenko, Mariia Krasiuk
Project manager: Olga Bogdanova, Kateryna Lisova
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