P R O F I L E | K E R I M O V A R C H I T E C T S
ituated on a distinctive forested
plot, bordered by a river on both
sides, Riverwave is a rigorous work of
residential architecture by the prize-
winning international firm Kerimov
Architects, recognized with prestigious honors
such as the Red Dot Award 2024, WAF 2024,
MasterPrize 2023, and many others." Bridging
the built environment and the natural world, it is an
elegant and unaffected expression of firm's drive
to create original architecture with a personalized
approach.
"For us, each new project marks a significant
step in our ongoing exploration of architecture,"
explains Shamsudin Kerimov, CEO and co-founder
of Kerimov Architects, who served as principal
architect on the project along with architects
Ekaterina Kudinova, Alexander Zhatov, and Asel
Ravilova. "Our philosophy is built on the principle
that each place has its own unique architecture.
This project exemplifies that idea."
Inspired by water, the residence is in many ways
its reflection, from its flowing façade and dramatic
transparency to the transfixing falls of its sculptural
roofline. "When we first visited the site," Kerimov
says, "I felt there should be something soft and fluid
that would harmonize with nature. Nearby, a river
flows peacefully, accompanied by a gentle wind
that sways the tree crowns. It seemed essential
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