Pavilion presents a contemporary interpretation of cosmism with a space composed of monochrome yellow

In suburban Moscow, Maxim Kashin Architects has completed a new project titled Yellow Pavilion. Composed entirely of a vivid yellow monochrome palette, the pavilion presents an avant-garde architectural expression and a contemporary interpretation of cosmism.

Photo credit: Dmitry Chebanenko

The building was added to a residential site originally designed by Maxim Kashin Architects in 2015. The space allocated for the new structure was located at the entrance corner of the property, forming a narrow wedge between the fence and neighboring buildings. In response to this spatial constraint, the architects designed a pavilion in the form of a wedge. The client’s vision was to create a space of rest and detachment from daily life, where the beauty of the sky could be quietly enjoyed. From the beginning, the program was conceived solely as a recreational space. The construction applied a distinctive technology using only metric rolled metal. Structural elements and exterior walls were formed from bent and welded metal sheets, including the sloped roof. The welded structure was insulated from the inside with spray foam and coated white on the outside.

Functionally serving as a suburban retreat and a private observatory, the space invites visitors to immerse themselves in a single-colored environment that fosters contemplation of the sky. Yellow was chosen as a symbol of aspiration—a color meant to energize the mind, evoke emotion, and ignite new creative directions. Designing a fully monochrome interior requires commitment to a unified material and color scheme. A single RAL-coded yellow was used to paint the walls, concrete floor, and all furniture. TIKKURILA YKI paint ensured the cohesion of this uniform finish. The softly rounded shapes of the interior walls provide the space with plasticity, prompting thoughts of the sun, sky, and cosmic scale. All furniture pieces are metal, echoing the curvature of the walls, and contribute to a holistic spatial logic.

Architecturally, the volume integrates straight lines and smooth curves in a reflective geometry. Exterior cylindrical and curved forms continue into the interior, creating visual continuity and immersive rhythm. Inside, the space offers both comfort and a contemplative environment. A soft lounge area pairs with a round zenithal window to observe the sky. The bathroom includes a shower and a limited-edition ASKO home laundry machine, featuring a graphical pattern by Maxim Kashin inspired by Russian avant-garde and suprematism. This fusion of function, form, color, and symbolism manifests the architect’s vision of a “personal model of the cosmos”—a core idea of suprematism as defined by Kazimir Malevich.

About Maxim Kashin Architects

Maxim Kashin Architects is a design studio that creates innovative spatial concepts through geometry and the manipulation of light and shadow. The firm designs spaces for bars, restaurants, commercial environments, public areas, and private residences. Founder Maxim Kashin graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute and established MONOLOKO Design in 2013. In 2019, he launched Maxim Kashin Architects at the ArchMoscow exhibition. The unique approach to interior architecture has earned numeros awards, including the Architizer A+Awards (2015), Iconic Awards (2018), DNA Paris Design Awards (2019 and 2020), and the A'Design Award (2022 and 2024).