Treivas Paints Suzdal Attic Ceiling Lemon Yellow to Maximize Light
In 2026, Treivas Architecture Bureau finalized the renovation of the 73-square-meter Mimosa Apartment, located within a 19th-century structure in Suzdal, Russia. To enhance the limited natural light, the ceiling was coated in a vibrant lemon yellow, becoming the apartment's most luminous element. The original timber ceiling and brick walls were retained. The apartment boasts ten windows, including two set into the roof. The living room serves as the main area, surrounded by the kitchen, bedroom, and utility spaces. A tall shelving unit separates different zones, featuring a color palette of white at eye level and yellow above. The smallest room showcases a darker aesthetic with a marble basin. Suzdal's center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key facts
- Treivas Architecture Bureau renovated the Mimosa Apartment, a 73-square-meter attic space in a 19th-century building in Suzdal, Russia.
- The ceiling was painted lemon yellow to maximize light in the attic, which had limited daylight.
- The project was completed in 2026.
- The attic was severely damaged before renovation; the studio restored the wooden ceiling and preserved original brickwork.
- The apartment has ten windows, two of which are in the roof.
- The living room is the central hub, with other rooms arranged around it.
- A ceiling-tall shelving system divides zones and holds the library and art objects.
- The design uses color-blocking: beige walls at eye level and yellow ceiling above.
- A weaving motif runs through finishes, including checkerboard tile layouts and textile shutters.
- Artworks are placed at boundaries to map the apartment's logic; some from clients' collection, some chosen by Treivas.
- Suzdal's center is UNESCO-protected for medieval architecture.
- The building originally housed civil services before being converted to residential.
Entities
Institutions
- Treivas Architecture Bureau
Locations
- Suzdal
- Russian Federation