Directly inspired by traditional Japanese architecture, the Oko House, which means eye in Ukrainian, is aptly named.

The residence is built around a key element: a huge round window squared with steel bars which occupies almost all of one wall of the house. Through this conceptual eye, the owners and guests can enjoy the view of the green landscape.

This outdoor space is also a key element of the house as it reproduces to perfection the famous Japanese gardens: bonsai, moss and other oriental plants, rock gardens, Japanese lanterns and an artificial pond with water features to finish it off.

There are many works of art scattered here and there: the human-sized sculpture in the pond called Rain by Nazar Bilyk, but also other impressive sculptures like the gray ball in the concrete wall, the giant face at the bottom of the garden or the more geometric one in the form of multiple triangles stacked on top of each other.

Built over two levels, the Oko House takes on all the codes of Japanese culture: sliding partitions, the fireplace integrated into the ground, the huge sophisticated terrace, the clean furniture and above all the slightly mysterious and zen atmosphere.

A monumental and minimalist house that holds many secrets.