Distinctive villa on the suburbs of Prague combines historic charm with modern trends
No Architects
This significant villa on the suburbs of Prague combines historical charm with modern trends. Every detail of the interior, from the colourful portals to the designer furniture and door fittings from Czech craftsmen, is carefully coordinated. The renovation emphasizes the original character of the house while incorporating contemporary elements for modern comfort. Although the house has undergone technical modernization and a change in layout, its authenticity and historic character remain intact. The villa offers a journey into the past, enlivened by the elegance and comfort of contemporary design.
Entering the house, one finds oneself in the atmosphere of the last century, leaving no one in doubt that a rich history has passed here, lined with the stories of its inhabitants. Primarily due to the original surviving tiled floor with its tiny pattern. Thick walls are adorned with large portal frames in turquoise throughout the house. Warm woods complement the icy shades of color throughout the space. The doors and door frames remain turquoise, and most of the walls bear white, except for the one behind the television and library, which transitions into a gray squeegee. It's an element that breaks up the uniformity of the walls and makes the space pleasantly lively.
The kitchen is accessed either through a portal from the dining area or through a hallway from the hall. The kitchen itself connects the whole house. Not only is it furnished in a retro style, but it is turquoise in colour as are all the doors and portals. The kitchen's glass doors are also a replica of the window panes and the large French window leading to the garden. The centre of the room is a kitchen island with two bar stools.
An olive-coloured staircase leads to the first floor, and this shade reappears on the doors, wall panelling and heating. "In honour of the original builders, we've added a unique door leading to a fantasy-filled children's play area where adults can just kneel on their knees," smiles the architect from No Architect.
The other doors are of normal height and are decorated with a prominent handle. This is proof that even such a detail can add to the overall appearance of a space. The handles made of stainless steel stand out for their high strength and mechanical resistance. Due to these properties, the NOVA stainless steel handle is not only suitable for interior use, but it can also be used on exterior - i.e. entrance - doors. The fittings with a round rosette are used on interior doors, with a dosage lock on interior doors and in the security version on entrance doors. For this particular implementation, the architects wanted to keep the NOVA handles in the appearance of the base material - the surface of the stainless steel is only treated by grinding, so it has a fine texture. The surface contrasts with the other materials. This is also why the door handle stands out at first glance.
The style of the last century is moving into the present and ahead of its time. "The entire interior not only reflects the vision of the original architect, but also the personal experience and inspiration of the owners. The Japanese aesthetic is harmoniously combined with British charm, creating a unique atmosphere," concludes Daniela Baráčková, of No Architect Studio, of the renovation.