RACHMANINOV APARTMENT
Status: Built
Year: 2021
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Built area: 100 sqm
Partner in charge: arh. Eliza Yokina
Interior design: arh. Andrada Tărău, arh. Simina Ignat, arh. Răzvan Mălăncioiu
Inspired by the idyllic Verdi Park adjacent to the apartment, the interior unfolds as a neutral backdrop, embracing the artwork and purging superfluous elements.
This essentialization reflects the residents’ commitment to prioritizing a stripped-down lifestyle. Material selections were meticulously chosen to complement the artwork’s chromatics.
We prioritized natural, breathable materials such as mineral-based finishes, solid wood elements, and untreated surfaces, aiming to enhance well-being through a connection with nature.
The boundaries between interior and exterior dissolve, thanks to the expansive loggia that frames the park as a living tableau. This interplay between seasons, captured in the artwork, breathes life into the modest space, creating a sense of depth and expansiveness.
This interplay between seasons, captured in the artwork, breathes life into the modest space, creating a sense of depth and expansiveness. The silent dialogue between the park’s rustling foliage, the painting’s narrative, and the residents’ everyday activities paints a poignant and intimate scene.
Through essentialization and a profound connection to nature, the Rachmaninov 38 apartment becomes a haven of simplicity, fostering a meaningful and peaceful existence for its inhabitants.
NEWS
17.11.2025
Two Awards for CUMULUS at the Romanian Hospitality Awards 2025
We are proud to announce that CUMULUS Architecture Office has received two awards at the Romanian Hospitality Awards 2025, in the “Best Design” category:
First Place – La Mița Biciclista
Reinterpretation of a historic Bucharest landmark, where architectural detail and narrative design celebrate cultural identity, while creating a vibrant hospitality experience. View project
Second Place – The Marmorosch Bucharest
Transformation of a former bank into a luxury hotel preserving original grandeur while introducing new layers of spatial clarity. View project
12.09.2025
DOS GALGOS HOUSE
Nominated at BNA 2025
We are pleased to share that our design for Dos Galgos House has been officially nominated for the Bienala Națională de Arhitectură (BNA) 2025 edition, themed “ALTFEL”.Dos Galgos House was selected among the projects that exemplify this spirit of innovation and architectural excellence. View project
14.10.2025
I HOUSE by CUMULUS Receives Two Honors at Anuala 2025
We are delighted to announce that I House has received two distinctions at Anuala 2025, Romania’s most comprehensive annual architecture awards:Winner – “Architecture of Interior Design / Residential Interiors”
Nomination – “Built Architecture / Individual Housing Architecture”
I House was also nominated in the main architectural category. View project
23.05.2025
Swissôtel Poiana Brașov Wins Best Architectural Design in Eastern Europe
We are proud to share that Swissôtel Poiana Brașov has been awarded Best Architectural Design in Eastern Europe at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2025.
The project redefines luxury as wellbeing, offering spaces that nurture the mind, body, and soul through a sustainable, context-driven architectural approach rooted in Transylvanian identity. View project