Apartment for a sculptor in Stenec House
The design deals with the space of the printing house of the former publishing house in Štenec House by architect Otokar Novotný from 1911. The original consideration of using the space for loft living was, perhaps under a kind of parallel to František Bílek's high studio in his own villa, supported by a specific occupant - a sculptor. The purist concept is based on minimal yet clear gestures. The strongest idea is the insertion of four wooden boxes, each with a specific function and an unquestionable location within the elevated space. The idea of the boxes is in keeping with the idea of honoring the original building structure - the boxes can be removed at any time and the original print shop space remains intact. The material solution honours the industrial character of the space and is inspired by sculptural craftsmanship. In the living space, the floor is epoxy trowel and the boxes are made of oak planks, while in the studio space itself the principle is reversed. This combination is complemented by neutral white plaster on the walls and ceiling. The design also includes a set of lighting fixtures placed at the head of the bed of sleeping boxes. The basic concept for their design was the historical cartoon motif on the printer's ceiling; the material and colour scheme again honours the industrial character. The prototype of one luminaire was made from cardboard in actual size.
Address: Salvátorská, Praha
06/2015
School project: interior design studio
Studio leader: Jakub Zoula, Lenka Zoulová
Author: Jiří Moos