Prague is adorned by another building by architect Josef Pleskot
The name of Josef Pleskot currently stands as an equivalent of the highest possible quality, as confirmed by a number of Grand Prix awards the renowned architect has received for his works. Among his projects is the passage through the ramparts of the Powder Bridge at Prague Castle, the villa of Petr Kellner, and the ČSOB headquarters in Radlice, Prague. Newly added to the portfolio of Pleskot's AP architectural studio is an original vertical duplex with suspended terraces, standing on slender legs in the serene Podolí valley on Vápencová Street.
"It is more than evident that the project, with its unconventional solution and austere, technical design, will be inscribed into the architectural visage of contemporary Prague. And we are very pleased to have been part of it," says Jan Jerie, director of the development company Crescon.
The Vápencová project is a work that deviates from the commonly accepted notion of a family home, yet blends naturally into the surrounding development. The duplex is divided into two entirely independent residential units, each designed as 6+1, connected by supporting columns and an entrance from the street. All floors are sensitively integrated into the terrain and mirror its profile. The first of the houses, the so-called "House on Legs," which spans the second and third above-ground floors, boasts an internal space of 348 m² and terrace areas of 121 m². The second "House in the Garden," measuring 260 m², occupies two lower terrace levels. The floor with the largest bedroom opens directly to a garden with mature trees covering an area of 450 m². Both units share only the open ground floor located in part of the first floor, which serves as an entrance hall with storage space and is also designated for parking four cars. Both the exterior and the interiors, as well as their fittings, are characterized by a certain austerity and moderation without decorative details, yet at the highest quality.
The Vápencová project stands out not only for its original architecture, particularly notable for the slender piles supporting the upper floors, but also for its panoramic views of the Vltava River and Prague Castle, combined with the attractive quiet location of Prague's Podolí. It is situated within a neighborhood of family houses and villas, many of which were built in the 1920s. The charm of the First Republic and a slight breath of nostalgia blend in an unprecedented harmony with the purely modern buildings that are only a few years old. Pleskot's duplex naturally fits into the local character and cleverly enhances it. Vápencová Street, after which the project is named, ends on the slope directly above the swimming stadium. From the terraces and the garden of the house, there is therefore a magnificent view of the Podolí valley, the Vltava, and the Prague Castle proudly rising on the horizon. In addition to the tranquility of the villa district, the location offers good public transport connections, as well as access to the city ring road and highway network. A shopping center in Pankrác with a plethora of shops and necessary services is within reach.
Construction began last July and will be completed by the end of this year. In spring 2012, only landscaping of the garden and the planting of additional mature trees will take place. The "House on Legs" already has its owner, while the "House in the Garden" awaits its new owner. A social room with a terrace and a view of Prague welcomes guests upon entering the "House in the Garden." A staircase from the ground floor hall leads to an unusually designed living room with a viewing platform, which connects to a dining room with a kitchenette. Two additional separate rooms are connected by an en-suite bathroom. The lower floor of the house is more intimate and represents a private zone of bedrooms and bathrooms. The space naturally transitions into a 30-meter winter garden. From the bedroom on the eastern side of the house, as well as from the winter garden, there is direct access to the terrace leading to the garden around the house. The bathroom with a toilet in the hallway is complemented by a series of built-in wardrobes.
"It is more than evident that the project, with its unconventional solution and austere, technical design, will be inscribed into the architectural visage of contemporary Prague. And we are very pleased to have been part of it," says Jan Jerie, director of the development company Crescon.
The Vápencová project is a work that deviates from the commonly accepted notion of a family home, yet blends naturally into the surrounding development. The duplex is divided into two entirely independent residential units, each designed as 6+1, connected by supporting columns and an entrance from the street. All floors are sensitively integrated into the terrain and mirror its profile. The first of the houses, the so-called "House on Legs," which spans the second and third above-ground floors, boasts an internal space of 348 m² and terrace areas of 121 m². The second "House in the Garden," measuring 260 m², occupies two lower terrace levels. The floor with the largest bedroom opens directly to a garden with mature trees covering an area of 450 m². Both units share only the open ground floor located in part of the first floor, which serves as an entrance hall with storage space and is also designated for parking four cars. Both the exterior and the interiors, as well as their fittings, are characterized by a certain austerity and moderation without decorative details, yet at the highest quality.
The Vápencová project stands out not only for its original architecture, particularly notable for the slender piles supporting the upper floors, but also for its panoramic views of the Vltava River and Prague Castle, combined with the attractive quiet location of Prague's Podolí. It is situated within a neighborhood of family houses and villas, many of which were built in the 1920s. The charm of the First Republic and a slight breath of nostalgia blend in an unprecedented harmony with the purely modern buildings that are only a few years old. Pleskot's duplex naturally fits into the local character and cleverly enhances it. Vápencová Street, after which the project is named, ends on the slope directly above the swimming stadium. From the terraces and the garden of the house, there is therefore a magnificent view of the Podolí valley, the Vltava, and the Prague Castle proudly rising on the horizon. In addition to the tranquility of the villa district, the location offers good public transport connections, as well as access to the city ring road and highway network. A shopping center in Pankrác with a plethora of shops and necessary services is within reach.
Construction began last July and will be completed by the end of this year. In spring 2012, only landscaping of the garden and the planting of additional mature trees will take place. The "House on Legs" already has its owner, while the "House in the Garden" awaits its new owner. A social room with a terrace and a view of Prague welcomes guests upon entering the "House in the Garden." A staircase from the ground floor hall leads to an unusually designed living room with a viewing platform, which connects to a dining room with a kitchenette. Two additional separate rooms are connected by an en-suite bathroom. The lower floor of the house is more intimate and represents a private zone of bedrooms and bathrooms. The space naturally transitions into a 30-meter winter garden. From the bedroom on the eastern side of the house, as well as from the winter garden, there is direct access to the terrace leading to the garden around the house. The bathroom with a toilet in the hallway is complemented by a series of built-in wardrobes.
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