Last year in Priozersk, halfway from St. Petersburg to the main tourist places of Karelia, the Tochka on the Map hotel, designed by the Rhizome bureau, was opened. It is located on the shores of Lake Ladoga, preserving the landscape: modular structures made it possible to build neatly, without cutting down pines, wood and dark metal in the decoration do not draw attention to themselves, panoramic windows and numerous terraces allow the guest to be properly saturated with views. There are several objects in the "Tochka": a two-storey block for 32 standard rooms, stand-alone suites, a restaurant and a reception. The result is a "disassembled" hotel, the structure of which can be changed and supplemented.
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zooming 1/7 Hotel "Tochka on the map" in Priozersk © Rhizome
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zooming 2/7 Hotel "Tochka on the map" in Priozersk © Rhizome
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zooming 3/7 Hotel "Tochka on the map" in Priozersk © Rhizome
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zooming 4/7 Hotel "Tochka on the map" in Priozersk © Rhizome
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zooming 5/7 Hotel "Tochka on the map" in Priozersk © Rhizome
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zooming 6/7 Hotel "Tochka on the map" in Priozersk © Rhizome
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zooming 7/7 Hotel "Tochka on the map" in Priozersk © Rhizome
This year, a pavilion appeared in Tochka, which took over the role of a lobby or a public space where people can meet and be alone with themselves: in three spacious rooms there is a living room, a bar, a library, an event area, cozy corners for board games and contemplation of nature. The flat roof is offered to be used as an observation deck, a place for sunbathing and relaxation in an open summer bar.
The living room is located at the very shore of Lake Ladoga, facing panoramic windows. Structural glazing dissolves the lower part of the pavilion into the surroundings, the upper part is clad with pine panels that echo the rhythm of trees and tall grass. The architecture is a little more complex than that of the previous objects: the composition of the building consists of three modules of different heights and sizes; against their strict background, the staircase with a viewing "balcony" leading to the roof seems to be an openwork, almost decorative element.
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zooming 1/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 2/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 3/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 4/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 5/5 Pavilion-living room "Point on the Map". Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
The interior matches the quiet beauty of northern nature: neutral surfaces and minimalist pieces of furniture were chosen for decoration. The emphasis is shifted to the atmosphere, space and events taking place in it.
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zooming 1/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 2/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 3/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 4/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
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zooming 5/5 Pavilion-living room "Point on the Map". Photo © Dmitry Tsyrenschikov
Rhizome architects define the pavilion as "a villa whose architectural typology has always been a special form of escapism." But "the elitism and closed spirit of the glass villa of the 20th century are opposed by the ideas of general accessibility and equality."
The pavilion participates in the ArchDaily and Strelka awards, you can vote for it here.
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zooming 1/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Rhizome 1st Floor Plan
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zooming 2/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Rhizome roof plan
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zooming 3/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Rhizome cut
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zooming 4/5 “Point on the Map” pavilion-living room. Visualization. Rhizome Top View
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zooming 5/5 Pavilion-living room "Point on the Map". Rhizome Situational Plan
