Vinohradský twenty-meter

In the twenty-meter grapevine, a black dragon has huddled. One can climb onto its back to reach the sleeping loft. The interior of the beast conceals a small bathroom glowing through translucent wire glass. The entire living space is bright and spacious, with the original plaster appearing here and there. The space should accommodate all the needs of two young, well-traveled millennials who long for housing close to the center, yet without a thick and heavy mortgage.

The main living area is as close to the window as possible, a source of light, with full height. The only white wall designated for hanging a painting has been replaced by a city folding bike, with just enough range to the edge of the metropolis and back. A networked table lamp on the ceiling is an inverted silhouette of Říp, the namesake of the apartment's address. The library made of crosses mirrors the shape of the stair stringers leading to the upper sleeping area.

Black ceramic sockets and switches adorn the details of small nooks. The cladding and flooring were chosen to be stained and maintenance-free. The concrete washbasin and raw steel, along with a stainless steel net, complement the range of materials used. The massive oak floor, found in a sale, just happened to match the shade of the scraped plaster.

The renovation was not without a bit of controversy related to the approval of the homeowners' association. In the end, however, the relationships among the residents in the building strengthened, the carpenter helped refurbish the doors in the shared spaces, and the apartment is ready for a proper neighborhood party.