Black is back is the title of a striking residential project in Kyiv, defined by the industrial character of Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica surfaces. The Ukrainian studio 33 by architecture reintroduces the power of black in the home, transforming an approximately 100 m² apartment in line with the client’s wishes: a young single drawn to the timeless elegance of total black. The design focuses on floors and wall coverings as the compositional matrix. Black, articulated in material nuances and varied finishes, balances intimacy and sociability while avoiding monotony. The key lies in the dialogue of textures—perceptible only as one moves through the spaces and enhanced by carefully designed lighting that emphasises or softens contrasts according to function. In the entrance hall, the contrast between dark stone and golden bas-reliefs leads to the guest bathroom, where Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica surfaces form a compact, welcoming micro-architecture. The night area is conceived as a fluid space: bed, wardrobe, and bathroom elements interpenetrate; a raised platform draws the bathtub toward the large windows, fulfilling the owner’s desire to contemplate the city while bathing. Full-height mirrors, backlit shelves, and copper details stand out against the porcelain’s materiality, reinforcing the industrial mood while ensuring everyday comfort. The collaboration with Iris Ceramica elevates the project with high-quality surfaces that combine aesthetic research, technical innovation, and a focus on environmental sustainability, delivering interiors with a decisive yet eminently livable character.
