Czech studio No Architects has renovated and prolonged a Nineteen Twenties villa in a Prague suburb, including bespoke joinery and trendy particulars that complement the unique structure.
The studio headed by artist Daniela Baráčková and architect Jakub Filip Novák oversaw the modernisation of the property within the Smíchov district on the left financial institution of the Vltava river.
The intensive remodelling and extension aimed to retain the character of the home, which was constructed within the Nineteen Twenties in a romantic fashion that references the steep-pitched roofs and brick cladding of arts and crafts-style English villas.
No Architects eliminated the entire present flooring, ceilings and non-load-bearing partitions of the semi-detached property and added a facet extension to accommodate containing a ground-floor visitor suite and a bed room on the primary ground.
The extension utilises the identical palette of clay roof tiles, painted brick and a pumice stone plinth with a purpose to produce a timeless aesthetic that’s consistent with the unique structure.
“Different up to date extensions on this neighbourhood received very previous in a short time and do not slot in effectively anymore,” Jakub Filip Novák informed Dezeen.
“Our addition refers back to the unique facade particulars and is hardly recognisable as separate to the unique home. The connection between the brand new and previous components isn’t just by way of design, however it appears seamless even by construction and identical ageing of fabric.”
The revamped inside has a up to date format, with an open residing and eating space linked to the adjoining kitchen. A brand new doorway within the rear elevation offers direct entry from the kitchen to the backyard.
A custom-built unit subsequent to the again door discreetly conceals a pantry and bathroom, together with loads of storage and area for the fridge.
No Architects designed bespoke joinery added all through the home to make optimum use of the out there area and to create a way of aesthetic consistency between the assorted rooms.
“The residing area consists of many particulars and we like to border them as a result of it helps join loads of expertise and infrastructure which encompass us in any home,” stated Novák.
“It is also an financial resolution,” he added, “as a result of each sq. metre of residing area in Prague is pricey so it’s rational to make use of it sensibly. We see joinery as a part of such considering, uniting structure, building and expertise.”
A few of the interventions had been painted in pastel shades that add a particular character to the areas. The higher ground and staircase function inexperienced woodwork, whereas the ground-floor joinery is painted a shade of duck-egg blue.
The shoppers spent a part of their lives working in Japan and the UK, so a number of the colors and particulars reference these experiences.
The ornamental panelling and uncovered radiators on the primary ground recall conventional British homes, whereas the minimal bench seating in the lounge and the tiled porch evoke Japanese residing.
A small door on the first-floor touchdown offers entry to a beforehand unused area above the doorway that now incorporates a personal play space accessible solely by the youngsters.
All through the undertaking, No Architects tailored present options to offer them a brand new goal or to reinforce the character of the constructing whereas guaranteeing it meets the shopper’s necessities.
“We work with intuitive ‘reminiscence of structure’ and aesthetics which belongs to the unique period however we do not observe it straight,” Novák added, “we simply use it to make a pleasant place that makes the many of the potential which is within the ambiance of the home.”
No Architects’ founders met whereas learning on the Academy of Arts, Structure and Design in Prague. The studio combines the disciplines of artwork and structure to supply detailed-oriented options that mirror their shoppers’ necessities and personalities.
The pictures is by Studio Flusser.
