1830 Bathhouse
Interior decoration for a bathhouse in the historic Kozhevnicheskaya quarter: vaulted ceilings, copper and brass, and warm amber light. The work spans the full process, from the interior decoration concept to the launch of restaurant operations.
Design: DO buro. Decoration: K. Gelasimova.
Ritual returns in the ring of copper, a linen tablecloth and the warmth of amber light.
Changing room · project visualisation
Concept and style
The concept for 1830 Bathhouse offers a contemporary interpretation of nineteenth-century Moscow: vaulted brick ceilings, a warm honey-and-amber palette, copper basins, brass fittings, and linen and cotton textiles.
The interior decoration concept covers 14 zones, including changing rooms, steam rooms, showers, bathrooms, reception, the restaurant and the lounge. Each zone has its own colour scheme, tactile qualities, selection of objects and seasonal decor.
The concept also sets out a sequence of fragrance experiences and a coordinated floral scheme, from aromas in the steam room to bouquets on the shared tables.
Historical reference · archival copy from the project materials
Furnishings and objects
Detailed specifications have been prepared for all zones. Each item is listed with its supplier, product code, dimensions, image and price, giving the investor and operations team a clear purchasing budget and schedule.
A separate strand is the restoration of antiques: lamps, frames, textiles and tableware. Some pieces were sourced through Avito and private collectors; others were commissioned from craftspeople.
- Changing rooms and showers
- Steam rooms and bathrooms
- Reception and lounge
- Restaurant and bar
- Staff uniforms
- Towels, bathrobes and slippers
- Objects for steam-room rituals
- Seasonal amenity sets
Steam room · project visualisation
Salon · sketch visualisation
Brand and visual identity
The interior decoration concept is translated into the brand’s visual language: the logo, typography, branded tableware, wayfinding signs, textile labels and document templates.
Shoot styling, including lighting, props and the placement of people in the frame, was developed to communicate the interior consistently across the website, social media and print.
- Logo and symbol
- Brand guidelines for the space
- Branded tableware and textiles
- Wayfinding and signage
- Interior shoot styling
- Casting and props
- Post-production direction
- Social media templates
Restaurant and service
Restaurant service is integrated into the club's overall language through tableware, cutlery, textiles, table lighting and serving trays.
The menu was developed with the chef, considering presentation, serving temperatures and seasonal rituals.
- Selection of tableware and glassware
- Cutlery and knives
- Linens and tablecloths
- Serving accessories
- Menu development with the chef
- Seasonal rituals and presentation
- Tea and bathing menus
- Service in the steam rooms
Salon · visualisation of the guest experience
Coordination and technology
On site, my role as a decorator is to integrate the work of lighting studios, furniture suppliers, craftspeople, floral studios and the restaurant team.
Lighting schemes have been developed for each zone, from the steam room to the lounge, with controls that respond to the time of day and the nature of the guest’s visit.
The final project presentation includes decision rationales and references, zone visualisations and operational document templates for the club's team.
Collaboration
I join projects at the concept, sourcing and procurement, or refurbishment stage.
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