Our task for this project was to create a representative apartment in the heart of Prague for a client who does not reside there permanently. This allowed us to design a more expansive interior without the need to utilize every small nook and cranny.

The apartment is located in a building constructed in 1902, so we aimed to preserve all existing valuable elements. The client's main request was for the apartment to have a grand entrance hall. This was a key factor in the client's selection of the property, and the only significant layout change we made was the addition of a new bathroom.

The entrances to the bathrooms are integrated into a full-wall paneling system, minimizing the visual impact of multiple doors in the entrance hall. This approach makes the space feel larger overall. We also had a custom mosaic cut for the floor, which enhances the sense of scale.

From the entrance hall, you enter a room with doors on all four walls, making it a transitional space. We decided to place the kitchen here, as kitchens naturally tend to be lively areas. To ensure smooth circulation through the space, we used a round table, but we were able to opt for a larger 1.6m diameter, which allows for hosting larger gatherings. Since the apartment is not permanently occupied by the family, we kept the kitchen unit relatively minimal in size.

For the kitchen, we used stone cladding with a prominent pattern, combined with cabinets featuring detailing similar to the original doors.

From this room, you proceed into the quiet living room, which faces the sunny side with a view. The two end walls of the apartment are adorned with stucco decorations. Although the original stucco did not survive, we attempted to recreate it to evoke the historical ambiance of the building. However, we did uncover fragments of painted ornaments above the doors, which we restored with the help of a conservator.

The apartment includes four bedrooms. Two newly created bathrooms are located centrally within the layout. We wanted them to be both surprising and playful, yet timeless. In one, we used waterproof wallpaper paired with a bottle-green tile. In the other, we combined subtly decorated profile tiles with large-format stone-look tiles.

Lighting plays a crucial role in our projects, both in terms of its functional and decorative aspects. This project was no exception, and we selected a range of decorative fixtures that enhance the apartment's atmosphere.
Project Location: Prague 1
Project Year: 2023
Completion Year: 2023
Project Size: 170 m²
Photography: Tomáš Slavík