Photo © Reto Guntli - Agi Simoes
Villa Sophia is a classical 3-storey villa, which was built in the year 2000 on the hills of Küsnacht. Nestled into the lush landscaping of the property, the house offers a rare sense of isolation, while it simultaneously opens up onto a breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Zürich.
This project was about transformation - taking the original, classical structure and introducing simpler, modern detailing to create an oasis fit for our client's younger, modern lifestyle, using soft, pastel tones.
The three living spaces are unified by color and texture, yet each stands on its own. Oak accents in the furniture, architecture, and new herringbone parquet floor create a cohesive flow between the rooms.
The double height entry hall creates an immediate balance of grandeur and minimalistic elegance. The centrepiece of this foyer is an elegant chandelier made of porcelain by the Parisian design studio Mydriaz. Quietly sitting below are an oval ottoman and wood, sideboard table, both custom designed by our team.
The center of the three rooms is the reception room, which invites you to linger and take in the view. The overriding feature in the choice of furniture was soft shapes and gentle curves. Light, pastel shades make the rooms shine with a lightness without losing their elegance.
The Moonpapier pendant light by Olga Engel makes a bold statement with its simplicity, complementing the organic marble table and curved dining chairs. Asian-inspired cabinets add a final touch to the room.
The sunlit office features two spacious workstations with custom furniture that offers ample storage and hidden electrical plugs at the center of each desk, keeping cables out of sight. The design blends functionality and style, creating a refined, efficient workspace.
Soft, muted tones underlie the master bedroom, where the family bed nestles against the custom-designed headboard, upholstered in pale green wild silk.
The soft furniture is complimented by a piece from Ina Rinderknecht’s own furniture collection - a lovely curved bed bench at the foot of the bed.
The bathrooms received the biggest transformation, where each room had a different colored marble hand selected.
Combined with light, natural oak at the vanities and dressing tables, the bathrooms exude modern elegance.
The client wanted a family room space that was playful and inviting, yet elegant - a room for all generations. Sophisticated touches and soft pastel hues create a warm atmosphere, while playful touches remind us all of the child inside.
The glass winter garden is ideal for family gatherings, featuring a long dining table, lounge, and custom sideboard for stylish dining and drinks. Rattan pendant lights and wicker chairs enhance the garden vibe, with green and earth tones that blend seamlessly with the surrounding nature.
We created a spacious terrace with ample seating, perfect for enjoying the stunning view. Surrounded by the scents of roses and rosemary, it’s the ideal spot to watch breathtaking sunsets over Lake Zurich.
Villa «Sophia»
Back to Projects list- Year
- 2023
- Construction management
- Caretta + Gitz AG
- Landscape Design
- Silvedes AG
- Interior Architecture, Furnishing Interior & Exterior Styling
- Ina Rinderknecht Interior Architecture AG