Pine Tree Villa is a project designed by GAO architects. “Our guiding stylistic principles for Pine Tree Villa included using sophisticated design tools to achieve a balanced interplay of the classical and modern styles while the placement of the volumes followed the existing architecture of the building to upgrade it into a coherent whole.” Photography by Miran Kambi?

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“Upon entering the house, the visitor?s line of sight is lengthened and reflected in the mirrors covering the walls. The entrance is enclosed within a classical portal indicating the common thread of the interior ? the interplay between the classical and the modern stylistic principles. The monumentality of the entrance, enriched by the artwork of Mersad Berber, continues with a classical parquet flooring while the open-plan scene reveals a two-storey living area as well as the more intimate kitchen and dining room area. The black marble flooring continues to follow the interplay of contrasts and counterbalances the white marble staircase, which is surrounded by a modern metal fence, stressing the predominant circular images and shapes. The black marble flooring is vertically reflected by the hanging chandelier while the elegant tones are reflected by the anthracite mirror, a monumental lengthening device for the fireplace. It is precisely in the reflection that we encounter yet another painting ? the gallery in the first floor is perfect...