Apartment in Vršovice

The apartment is located on the top floor of a tenement building built in the early 20th century – the ceilings are high and the windows are double-sashed. These apartments have their charm, but they often have unsuitable layouts for today's use.
The owners wished to create an airy and spacious living area where they could meet comfortably. At the same time, the task was to create smaller private nooks for all household members. We searched for a long time for the layout, resulting in a large number of variants, but thanks to a long and persistent process, we arrived at the final version that pleases both the owners and us.
Only the load-bearing walls remained from the original layout, but even those underwent several interventions. The living space flows from the entrance throughout the entire layout and can be easily expanded and enlarged with a bedroom/study. It is accessible from two sides, and curtains around ensure privacy. The second half of the apartment belongs to the children's room and the bathroom. The floor area of the children's room is not very generous, but this disadvantage is sufficiently compensated by a sleeping loft hidden above the storage room. A little window by the bed serves for better air circulation as well as communication with other family members "downstairs." The bathroom is minimalist, wildly excavated to fit everything necessary for a young family.
A slight surprise upon entering the apartment may be the complete absence of ceiling lights – the only exception is the chandelier above the dining table. All other lights are integrated into the furniture; the light source is not visible, and its intensity adapts to the time of day, whether day or night. This often-underestimated lighting was chosen with great sensitivity in this apartment, with significant initiative from the owners, and the resulting atmosphere is pleasant in every season and at any time of day.