Apartment Letná V
The apartment is located in a tenement building from the early 20th century in the popular Prague district of Letná. The investors approached 0.5 Studio, whose authors Vít Svoboda and Pavel Nový have many years of experience in the reconstruction of historic interiors. The task was a complete reconstruction of an apartment with an area of 77 m².
The goal was to create a timeless apartment 3+kk that, on one hand, refers to history, but at the same time offers comfortable and distinctive living. One of the tasks was also to maintain the original spatial layout of the apartment. The key to the design was nonchalance and a sensitive approach to materials that were commonly used in interiors before. The architects relied on a combination of built-in elements and intentional collage of materials so that the apartment wouldn’t be monotonous, felt light, and simultaneously reflected the scale of custom furniture.
The material and color connection of the entire apartment is formed by classic oak parquet laid in a "tree" pattern, cement tiles, and the colors of built-in elements, which directly relate to the flooring. This color motif – a combination of dark blue and light pink – is reflected throughout the interior, from the bedroom through the living room to the kitchen, and serves as a subtle, visually connecting link.
The L-shaped entrance hall combines a practical storage system with aesthetics. The shoe cabinet and systemic wall with openings for shelves and hooks are elements repeated in various forms throughout the apartment, and together with the combined wardrobe, they allow for an organized and comfortable space. The hallway leads to the bathroom, the original storage room, the future children's room, and the main areas - the bedroom and the living room with the kitchen and dining area. The custom-made cement tiles evoke a historic atmosphere while also bringing a color continuity that ties the entire apartment together.
The bathroom required minimal adjustments due to the original layout. By shifting the partition, a comfortable space with a bathtub and a built-in cabinet under the sink was created. The mosaic tiles add lightness and visually enlarge the space, while daylight from the original window contributes to its fresh appearance.
The largest room in the apartment is the living space, which connects the kitchen, dining area, and part of the living room. The furniture is designed as built-in and materially collaged, with a combination of lacquered MDF and oak veneer lightening the interior and giving it a distinctive character. The dominant bench by the window connects the individual zones and contains hidden heating, combining comfort with clean design. The modular bookshelf allows for variable arrangements of shelves and hooks, and the historic lighting along with decorative accessories from the investors adds coziness and a personal touch to the space.
The bedroom faces the street and takes advantage of daylight. The built-in furniture is light, with soft light pink referring to the colors of the flooring in the hall, creating a gentle connection throughout the apartment. The bedroom is equipped with a built-in wardrobe and a practical work corner, ensuring a harmonious and organized interior.
The entire project demonstrates that it is not necessary to reinvent the apartment from scratch to create modern and timeless living. It is important to find the potential of an older interior and highlight its strong points in collaboration with architects. In this case, the color connection of the flooring, material collage, and sensitive preservation of the layout resulted in an apartment that is simultaneously functional, harmonious, and distinctive.
The goal was to create a timeless apartment 3+kk that, on one hand, refers to history, but at the same time offers comfortable and distinctive living. One of the tasks was also to maintain the original spatial layout of the apartment. The key to the design was nonchalance and a sensitive approach to materials that were commonly used in interiors before. The architects relied on a combination of built-in elements and intentional collage of materials so that the apartment wouldn’t be monotonous, felt light, and simultaneously reflected the scale of custom furniture.
The material and color connection of the entire apartment is formed by classic oak parquet laid in a "tree" pattern, cement tiles, and the colors of built-in elements, which directly relate to the flooring. This color motif – a combination of dark blue and light pink – is reflected throughout the interior, from the bedroom through the living room to the kitchen, and serves as a subtle, visually connecting link.
The L-shaped entrance hall combines a practical storage system with aesthetics. The shoe cabinet and systemic wall with openings for shelves and hooks are elements repeated in various forms throughout the apartment, and together with the combined wardrobe, they allow for an organized and comfortable space. The hallway leads to the bathroom, the original storage room, the future children's room, and the main areas - the bedroom and the living room with the kitchen and dining area. The custom-made cement tiles evoke a historic atmosphere while also bringing a color continuity that ties the entire apartment together.
The bathroom required minimal adjustments due to the original layout. By shifting the partition, a comfortable space with a bathtub and a built-in cabinet under the sink was created. The mosaic tiles add lightness and visually enlarge the space, while daylight from the original window contributes to its fresh appearance.
The largest room in the apartment is the living space, which connects the kitchen, dining area, and part of the living room. The furniture is designed as built-in and materially collaged, with a combination of lacquered MDF and oak veneer lightening the interior and giving it a distinctive character. The dominant bench by the window connects the individual zones and contains hidden heating, combining comfort with clean design. The modular bookshelf allows for variable arrangements of shelves and hooks, and the historic lighting along with decorative accessories from the investors adds coziness and a personal touch to the space.
The bedroom faces the street and takes advantage of daylight. The built-in furniture is light, with soft light pink referring to the colors of the flooring in the hall, creating a gentle connection throughout the apartment. The bedroom is equipped with a built-in wardrobe and a practical work corner, ensuring a harmonious and organized interior.
The entire project demonstrates that it is not necessary to reinvent the apartment from scratch to create modern and timeless living. It is important to find the potential of an older interior and highlight its strong points in collaboration with architects. In this case, the color connection of the flooring, material collage, and sensitive preservation of the layout resulted in an apartment that is simultaneously functional, harmonious, and distinctive.
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