House near Bucharest



LOCATION Dumbrava Vlasiei, Balotesti, Romania
PROGRAM Private house for a young couple
STATUS Construction commencing 2024
ARCHITECTURE,  INTERIORS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN VATRAA

PROJECT TEAM Anamaria Rusu, Bogdan Rusu, Andrei Patriche, Andrei Gherla

The house has been designed for a young couple passionate about architecture. Their love for raw, authentic materials is reflected in the facade, which features reclaimed bricks, and in the interior, where an exposed concrete structure lends a sculptural yet grounded quality.


The main elevation presents a balance of simplicity and intrigue. A large, sheltered loggia not only marks the entrance but also acts as a transitional space, connecting the front with the forest behind, subtly framing the landscape as part of the home’s experience.


Throughout the design, the house balances privacy with an openness toward nature. Large windows and carefully placed openings bring in natural light and offer glimpses of the surrounding greenery, while maintaining a sense of seclusion. The result is a home that feels deeply rooted in its environment—an architectural expression of the couple’s desire to live in a space fully connected to nature, yet distinctly their own.