Rowan Quarter — An Outdoor Living Room by the Central Park

Location: Minsk, Novaya Borovaya, Central Park District

Scope: Two residential buildings No. 7.39 and No. 7.58

My Role and Responsibility

As Lead Architect, I was responsible for:

— Developing the spatial and façade design concepts at the pre-design stage.

— Supervising and coordinating all contractors throughout design and construction phases.

— Conducting author’s supervision to ensure design integrity during implementation.

Concept and Vision

The project was designed as a cohesive ensemble where architecture and landscaping merge into one identity. Two buildings form a semi-enclosed courtyard that blends privacy with openness toward the adjacent Central Park. The symbolic rowan trees and lush greenery shape the quarter’s identity, while the courtyard acts as an urban living room filled with furniture, floor lamps, greenery, and tiled patterns reminiscent of a home interior brought outdoors.

Rowan Quarter — Building No.7.58

Urban and Spatial Structure

— Two buildings, one composition. Buildings 7.39 and 7.58 form a perimeter structure enclosing a semi-private, community-oriented courtyard.

— Dynamic silhouette. Varying heights and shifted volumes open view corridors toward the park.

— Rooftop and ground-floor terraces. Apartments with private terraces face both the courtyard and the Central Park; one section features an exploitable rooftop with panoramic views.

— Through-lobbies. Ground-floor entrances connect street and courtyard, ensuring permeability and direct pedestrian flow. The courtyard remains car-free, with active functions relocated to the building ends.

Rowan Quarter — Building No.7.58

Facade Design: Geometry, Materials, Colors

— Composition. Facades employ a rhythmic, pixel-like grid with alternating vertical glazing, deep portals, and a checkerboard of color blocks.

Color palette. Warm terracotta and amber shades dominate the lower floors, combined with graphite panels and light metallic “crowns” on upper levels.

— Accents.

-Decorative shutters and reflective lamellas introduce depth and shimmering light effects.

-Wavy profiled metal cladding crowns the upper facade, evoking the motion of wind through rowan canopies.

-Large-scale wayfinding graphics on the entrances reinforce identity and orientation.

— Materials. Ventilated facades mix metal panels, profiled steel, textured plaster surfaces, and panoramic French windows.

Rowan Quarter — Building No.7.39

Courtyard and Landscape

— Outdoor living room. Tiled “carpets” define cozy zones furnished with benches, chairs, tables, and light fixtures. A community pavilion supports gatherings and events.

— Green identity. Rows of rowan trees, conifers, and perennials ensure year-round character.

— Quiet zones are designed for reading, games, and relaxation, while active zones are placed at the building ends: bicycle storage, a workshop, table tennis, and table football.

— Community garden. Small vegetable plots strengthen the sense of neighborhood and sustainability.

Apartments and Common Spaces

— Apartment sizes range from 26 to 98 m² with layouts offering hobby rooms, wardrobes, dual-aspect orientations, and terraces.

— French windows in all units enhance natural light and create a strong link with the outdoors.

— Lobbies and amenities: through-lobbies with pet paw-wash rooms and stroller storage on every floor.

Project Execution

Exterior

Interior

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This project was completed while I worked as a Lead Architect at one of the companies within the A100 Development Group. All visualizations and photographs are the property of A100 Development Group. They are presented here exclusively for portfolio purposes.