Rather Two Apartment / OMAMBO | ArchDaily
Summary
The article explores the design of Rather Two, an 80-square-meter apartment in Bucharest, blending Romanian and Angolan cultural influences into its architecture.
Why It Matters
This project highlights the importance of cultural narratives in architecture, showcasing how personal heritage can inform design choices. It serves as an example of how emotional and memory-driven spaces can enhance residential living, making it relevant for architects and homeowners alike.
Key Takeaways
- The apartment design reflects a blend of Romanian and Angolan cultures.
- Emotional and memory-driven design enhances the living experience.
- Color palette and materials were chosen to represent cultural narratives.
Save this picture!© Clement Vayssieres+ 24 Curated by Hadir Al Koshta Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1039102/rather-two-apartment Clipboard "COPY" CopyInterior Design•București, Romania Architects: OMAMBO Area Area of this architecture project Area: 80 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2026 Photographs Photographs:Clement Vayssieres, OMAMBO | Kelvin Silva Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Genuin, Muuto, Poemboem, ZigZagZurich, ZondaCategory: Interior DesignLead Team: Anca Lungu, Kelvin SilvaDesign Team: OMAMBOGeneral Contractor: Tudor MigiaCity: BucureștiCountry: RomaniaMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture!© Clement Vayssieres Text description provided by the architects. Rather Two, an intimate 80-square-meter apartment in Bucharest, is a home shaped as much by emotion and memory as by design. Realized by architects Anca and Kelvin, the project emerges from a reflection on two distinct yet equally influential cultures: Anca's Romanian heritage, rooted in symbolism and lush landscapes, and Kelvin's Angolan origins, shaped by rituals and earthy terrains. These cultural narratives became the guiding path for the apartment's color palette, materiality, and spatial choreography.
