Area: 230 sqm
Located in the Cornlofts, a former industrial
building, in Prague´s quarter Karlin, reconstructed for the residential use
based on the design of Baumschlager Eberle Architekten from Wien . The design
for a Live/ Work unit eschews conventional loft typologies in order to maximize
square footage and natural light. Portions of the original floor plate is
removed while new glass plates are inserted into a central void. As a
result, this formal gesture increases overall square footage while
simultaneously providing unexpected views and natural light throughout.
The main goal of the loft´s redesign was to
bring back the original industrial look balanced with the modern design and
materials.
The lowest level contains the entrance space with
custom-made closet, owners music studio, nursery and guest room with bathroom
and utility areas.
The second level has a public
character. On one side, there´s an open office with the roof window and
view over a sculpted staircase connecting the three levels of the loft. On the
other side, there´s living and enternaiting space vertically connected by
partially glassed floor plate of the third level.
The living space is furnished with the
vintage/modern custom-made furniture completed with the pixeled piano mozaic
and other music related elements refering to the owners proffesion.
Besides the entertaining space, the third
level also includes the master bedroom with a bath and two dressing rooms.