Golden A' Design Award Winner 2021
A sweeping sculptural staircase commands the visual field through its sinuous emerald-hued balustrade that curves with organic fluidity through the double-height retail interior, establishing Bogdanova Bureau's 365 Studio Beauty Saloon as a masterwork of contemporary spatial design where architectural form transcends mere function to embody movement itself. The dominant chromatic presence emerges from the deep viridian lacquered surfaces of the curving handrail and soffit elements, rendered in what appears to be a saturated teal approaching the density of malachite or vintage automotive enamel, this jewel-tone creating striking complementary tension against the warm honey-toned oak paneling visible in the upper register. The staircase treads present a light grey terrazzo or engineered stone finish with subtle aggregate texture, each riser illuminated from beneath by concealed LED strips that create a floating ethereal quality, the luminous risers establishing a rhythmic vertical cadence ascending through space. Compositionally, the image employs a dynamic diagonal thrust from lower left to upper right, the spiral form creating a powerful S-curve that draws the eye upward through multiple turns while glass balustrade panels maintain visual transparency and spatial continuity. The pendant lighting installation descends through the central void, spherical fixtures in matching deep teal suspended at varying heights creating a vertical constellation that echoes the circular geometry of the spiral below. Natural biophilic elements appear in the foreground through arching palm fronds, their organic verdant forms softening the architectural precision while reinforcing the green chromatic theme. The spatial construction demonstrates sophisticated understanding of procession and reveal, the staircase functioning as both circulation element and sculptural centerpiece that activates the full volumetric potential of the double-height space. Secondary elements include the minimalist ceiling treatment with linear black track lighting and cylindrical downlights, the warm wood cladding providing material warmth against predominantly white walls, and glimpses of the salon's functional areas visible in the background right. The lighting paradigm combines ambient illumination from ceiling fixtures with the dramatic effect of the illuminated stair risers, creating a theatrical yet welcoming atmosphere appropriate to a beauty establishment where clients seek transformation and care.
The key element of 365 Studio's interior is the stair with a green steel banister. Rounded shapes of the banister add some dynamics and continuity to space. The crucial aspect of 365 Studio's interior is its ergonomics and thoughtful logistics inside the space where up to five masters can work with the client at the same time. Good beauty studio reminds me of a pit stop in Formula-1 where a group of professionals change wheels and refuel a car within a couple of seconds. When masters are doing their business the customer feels calmness and trust.