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Flat Renovation in Prague, Czech Republic
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Prague, Czech Republic
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Flat Renovation in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2014
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
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Author: bcSTUDIO - Barbara Corej, Sarah Ives
Location: Praha 7, Holesovice
Project Area: 59m2
General Contractor: Franisek Pasek
Technical Supervision: Ing. Arch Barbara Čorej(ova)
Photographs: Happy House Rentals CZ
bcSTUDIO has recently undertaken a complete renovation of a Prague apartment located in a historic building in the attractive Prague 7 municipality. It is centrally located within walking distance of Prague’s beautiful Letna Park and literally across the river of Prague’s historic Old Town.
Originally built in 1902, the authentic Czech flat had/s great charm that the home owners wanted to, in essence, preserve, while at the same time livening it up and making it suitable for the needs of today’s contemporary dwelling.
The interior was completely gutted and received much needed new heating, plumbing and electrical wiring. The original plaster was peeled off and reapplied to make the walls smoother and more leveled. A new gas heated geyser was installed to heat the new thin radiators (water, no longer WAW) as well as the service water. All no-load bearing walls were knocked down as well as the mezzanine floor structures, located in all original bedrooms, to open up the almost 12’ high ceilings. The toilet, originally located out in the communal hallway (as per the olden days when factory workers lived in separate rooms and shared one communal toilet on the floor) was brought inside and a brand new washroom was constructed in a new location.
The original layout was compartmentalized with all rooms very separate from each other. The home owners wanted more of an open concept plan, physically and visually, connecting the kitchen with the living area and office. The two original bedrooms were connected by opening up the wall between them. The kitchen moved from the back east facing end of the flat to the front (now large) room(s) facing the street. The original second bedroom became a dining / office space that is easily convertible to another bedroom if need be in the future when the couple have children and need two separate spaces. The rooms are currently connected with the possibility of separating them visually with textile panels. Later on, the couple plans to physically close off the space which a permanent translucent sliding door that will provide the same flexibility, possibility of opening up the space, as well as the option of fully closing it off acoustically, when necessary. The original kitchen became a bedroom that faces the private courtyard (not street) and is now more private and quiet. The wall between the foyer and the bedroom is partial height with the top portion constructed out of translucent Plexiglas to bring natural light in.
The apartment is kept predominantly white due to its fairly narrow existing windows and the depth of the rooms. This keeps the interior bright and light even in the afternoons when the sun in blocked by the adjacent building across the street. Due to the substantial demolition of walls and mezzanine structures, the original parquet floors where not salvageable. The apartment has new engineered wood floors with a vinyl topping. Again, the floors are kept light and have a rustic look to them in keeping with the original historic feel of the space.
Location: Praha 7, Holesovice
Project Area: 59m2
General Contractor: Franisek Pasek
Technical Supervision: Ing. Arch Barbara Čorej(ova)
Photographs: Happy House Rentals CZ
bcSTUDIO has recently undertaken a complete renovation of a Prague apartment located in a historic building in the attractive Prague 7 municipality. It is centrally located within walking distance of Prague’s beautiful Letna Park and literally across the river of Prague’s historic Old Town.
Originally built in 1902, the authentic Czech flat had/s great charm that the home owners wanted to, in essence, preserve, while at the same time livening it up and making it suitable for the needs of today’s contemporary dwelling.
The interior was completely gutted and received much needed new heating, plumbing and electrical wiring. The original plaster was peeled off and reapplied to make the walls smoother and more leveled. A new gas heated geyser was installed to heat the new thin radiators (water, no longer WAW) as well as the service water. All no-load bearing walls were knocked down as well as the mezzanine floor structures, located in all original bedrooms, to open up the almost 12’ high ceilings. The toilet, originally located out in the communal hallway (as per the olden days when factory workers lived in separate rooms and shared one communal toilet on the floor) was brought inside and a brand new washroom was constructed in a new location.
The original layout was compartmentalized with all rooms very separate from each other. The home owners wanted more of an open concept plan, physically and visually, connecting the kitchen with the living area and office. The two original bedrooms were connected by opening up the wall between them. The kitchen moved from the back east facing end of the flat to the front (now large) room(s) facing the street. The original second bedroom became a dining / office space that is easily convertible to another bedroom if need be in the future when the couple have children and need two separate spaces. The rooms are currently connected with the possibility of separating them visually with textile panels. Later on, the couple plans to physically close off the space which a permanent translucent sliding door that will provide the same flexibility, possibility of opening up the space, as well as the option of fully closing it off acoustically, when necessary. The original kitchen became a bedroom that faces the private courtyard (not street) and is now more private and quiet. The wall between the foyer and the bedroom is partial height with the top portion constructed out of translucent Plexiglas to bring natural light in.
The apartment is kept predominantly white due to its fairly narrow existing windows and the depth of the rooms. This keeps the interior bright and light even in the afternoons when the sun in blocked by the adjacent building across the street. Due to the substantial demolition of walls and mezzanine structures, the original parquet floors where not salvageable. The apartment has new engineered wood floors with a vinyl topping. Again, the floors are kept light and have a rustic look to them in keeping with the original historic feel of the space.
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