Homin

The name HOMIN is a play on meanings. It echoes the Ukrainian word “гомін” (homin) — the lively hum of a large family filling the space with life — and the English phrase “Home In,” symbolizing a return to where you belong.

A home begins not with walls, but with a feeling. This project is about a calm rhythm, clean space, and architectural silence. There are no accidental effects here: form follows function and human interaction. It is a manifesto of new minimalism, where aesthetics do not compromise daily comfort.

LocationKyiv, UkraineArea197 m²Year2025PhotoAndrii Shurpenkov

Concept

A home begins not with walls, but with a feeling. This project is about a calm rhythm, clean space, and architectural silence. There are no accidental effects here: form follows function and human interaction. It is a manifesto of new minimalism, where aesthetics do not compromise daily comfort.

Brief

The transformation of a former office space with complex geometry into a full-fledged family residence.
The initial conditions included a maze of small cubicles, technical zones, narrow corridors, and a complete lack of residential logic. Our task was to rethink every square meter to accommodate a large family of five and two pets, ensuring privacy for everyone.

Challenges

Beyond layout constraints, we faced significant height issues: part of the apartment is located directly beneath a neighbor’s terrace, resulting in critically low ceilings. Existing technical nodes and engineering networks from the former office dictated rigid frameworks into which we had to fit a comfortable living ergonomics.

Solution

We completely redefined the logic of the object, merging opposites: the openness of communal areas and the intimacy of bedrooms. Moving away from the chaotic cubicle system, we created an intuitive route through the apartment. Rational zoning clearly separated the guest block from the private quarters, ensuring personal space for every family member. This allowed us to transform the complex office geometry into a harmonious home where walls do not constrain but create comfort.

Details

Mirror illusions break the rigid geometry, dissolving the room’s boundaries into reflections. Function is delicately concealed behind aesthetics: deep brown veneered panels with a matte finish hide the daily routine of the hallway and kitchen. Lighting serves more than just a functional purpose; it acts as a zoning tool. Accent and decorative scenarios visually “detach” furniture from the walls, adding air to the interior. In the children’s rooms, austerity gives way to emotion: vivid yellow adds dynamics, while a light gray pegboard becomes a space for creativity and collections.

Conclusion

The Bezmirno team converted a technically complex, “cold” commercial unit into a flexible living space. The Homin interior does not dictate rules but adapts to the family’s life scenarios, remaining timeless.