Loft apartment in Nusle
Opening up to the sky and drawing closer to the city: Plus One Architects follow up their Nusle house renovation with a loft apartment interior.
In the newly renovated courtyard gallery building at Boleslavova 3, several loft apartments with unique, non-repeating layouts were created. The interior of one of them was designed by Plus One Architects — the authors behind the building’s architectural transformation. Their approach develops the concept defined in the original project and makes the most of the top-floor setting. A bright, open roof, expressive colour and material combinations, along with artworks and products by contemporary Czech creators, bring both function and liveliness to this weekend home in the city.
The renovation of the residential house in Prague’s district of Nusle significantly reshaped its layout and enhanced the quality of the shared spaces. The new owner of one loft apartment was drawn to the sensitive architectural approach of Plus One Architects and invited the studio to design the interior as a natural continuation of their work. The aim was to preserve the apartment’s openness and daylight while making practical use of its irregular attic structure. The result is a comfortable weekend apartment for two — close to the city, yet offering a calm refuge for reading and occasional working.
The space is unified through a trio of colours — red, light blue and cashmere — which divide the rooms, articulate details, and maintain visual clarity. Several elements echo motifs found elsewhere in the building, including the use of stone and wood, round skylights, and perforated doors that allow airflow to concealed appliances. “Designing one of the loft apartments was both an advantage due to our familiarity with the building and an opportunity to further develop its original concept. We again layer new elements onto the existing structure, work with natural light and apply colour purposefully,” explains architect Kateřina Průchová.
The studio has a long-standing collaboration with Czech manufacturers and young designers, and this commission again allowed them to merge design, craftsmanship, and art. “Because the sloped walls didn’t offer enough space for displaying artworks, we decided to integrate the pieces directly into the interior. We always strive to involve not only Czech producers but especially young local creators. Thanks to the openness of the owners, several bespoke artworks were created specifically for this apartment,” adds architect Petra Ciencialová.
The narrow entrance hall with its sloped wall avoids any sense of constriction thanks to low-positioned roof windows and a mirror that visually expands the space. A light-blue wooden bench introduces a recurring idea visible throughout the apartment — seemingly floating furniture that brings colour, lightness, and generous storage.
From the entry area, the space opens into the main living area filled with natural light. Its first striking feature is a deep red dining set with a round table by TON and upholstered chairs by Master & Master, illuminated by three pendant lights by the Dechem studio. Behind it extends a minimalist kitchen unit that harmonizes with the rest of the room. The stone countertop in Ivory Fantasy reappears throughout the interior in various forms. Instead of a traditional range hood — integrated here into the worktop — a skylight made of etched glass by artist Elis Monsport offers a view toward the ceiling of the adjacent bedroom.
To the left, the living area continues with a view over Prague through three-row studio window. Set above the Nusle Valley, the space maintains privacy and a sense of intimacy. Sunlight enters the apartment from both sides, creating a vivid play of light throughout the day. A sofa by Lexová & Smetana for Polstrin grounds the central zone together with a leather Togo armchair by Ligne Roset. Custom-made rugs by Bohemian Rugstory echo the shapes and hues of drifting clouds visible from the apartment.
Behind a wooden door lies the third part of the apartment, where the passage into the bathroom is framed by furniture. On the left is a small work nook with a red tabletop and chair, complemented by another version of the cloud-inspired rug and an armchair by Lexová & Smetana for Polstrin. On the opposite side, a cabinet with a mirrored wall discreetly conceals a separate bedroom. The bed’s headboard is an embroidered satin artwork by Lucie Králík Rosická depicting a contemporary Venus. The room is completed with built-in wardrobes following the roof slope.
The bathroom features a vanity island with a stone washbasin and storage drawers. The cashmere-toned space is finished with a wall mirror by Elis Monsport, decorated with aluminium castings mounted along its upper edge.
In the newly renovated courtyard gallery building at Boleslavova 3, several loft apartments with unique, non-repeating layouts were created. The interior of one of them was designed by Plus One Architects — the authors behind the building’s architectural transformation. Their approach develops the concept defined in the original project and makes the most of the top-floor setting. A bright, open roof, expressive colour and material combinations, along with artworks and products by contemporary Czech creators, bring both function and liveliness to this weekend home in the city.
The renovation of the residential house in Prague’s district of Nusle significantly reshaped its layout and enhanced the quality of the shared spaces. The new owner of one loft apartment was drawn to the sensitive architectural approach of Plus One Architects and invited the studio to design the interior as a natural continuation of their work. The aim was to preserve the apartment’s openness and daylight while making practical use of its irregular attic structure. The result is a comfortable weekend apartment for two — close to the city, yet offering a calm refuge for reading and occasional working.
The space is unified through a trio of colours — red, light blue and cashmere — which divide the rooms, articulate details, and maintain visual clarity. Several elements echo motifs found elsewhere in the building, including the use of stone and wood, round skylights, and perforated doors that allow airflow to concealed appliances. “Designing one of the loft apartments was both an advantage due to our familiarity with the building and an opportunity to further develop its original concept. We again layer new elements onto the existing structure, work with natural light and apply colour purposefully,” explains architect Kateřina Průchová.
The studio has a long-standing collaboration with Czech manufacturers and young designers, and this commission again allowed them to merge design, craftsmanship, and art. “Because the sloped walls didn’t offer enough space for displaying artworks, we decided to integrate the pieces directly into the interior. We always strive to involve not only Czech producers but especially young local creators. Thanks to the openness of the owners, several bespoke artworks were created specifically for this apartment,” adds architect Petra Ciencialová.
The narrow entrance hall with its sloped wall avoids any sense of constriction thanks to low-positioned roof windows and a mirror that visually expands the space. A light-blue wooden bench introduces a recurring idea visible throughout the apartment — seemingly floating furniture that brings colour, lightness, and generous storage.
From the entry area, the space opens into the main living area filled with natural light. Its first striking feature is a deep red dining set with a round table by TON and upholstered chairs by Master & Master, illuminated by three pendant lights by the Dechem studio. Behind it extends a minimalist kitchen unit that harmonizes with the rest of the room. The stone countertop in Ivory Fantasy reappears throughout the interior in various forms. Instead of a traditional range hood — integrated here into the worktop — a skylight made of etched glass by artist Elis Monsport offers a view toward the ceiling of the adjacent bedroom.
To the left, the living area continues with a view over Prague through three-row studio window. Set above the Nusle Valley, the space maintains privacy and a sense of intimacy. Sunlight enters the apartment from both sides, creating a vivid play of light throughout the day. A sofa by Lexová & Smetana for Polstrin grounds the central zone together with a leather Togo armchair by Ligne Roset. Custom-made rugs by Bohemian Rugstory echo the shapes and hues of drifting clouds visible from the apartment.
Behind a wooden door lies the third part of the apartment, where the passage into the bathroom is framed by furniture. On the left is a small work nook with a red tabletop and chair, complemented by another version of the cloud-inspired rug and an armchair by Lexová & Smetana for Polstrin. On the opposite side, a cabinet with a mirrored wall discreetly conceals a separate bedroom. The bed’s headboard is an embroidered satin artwork by Lucie Králík Rosická depicting a contemporary Venus. The room is completed with built-in wardrobes following the roof slope.
The bathroom features a vanity island with a stone washbasin and storage drawers. The cashmere-toned space is finished with a wall mirror by Elis Monsport, decorated with aluminium castings mounted along its upper edge.
Plus One Architects
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