Apartment for a family with three children

The House at Svatopluk Čech Gardens dates back to 1904, and in 1928, a fourth floor and attic were added, and the originally neoclassical façade was altered. The 4+1 apartment on the third floor was used by previous tenants as a two-generational space and was in very worn condition; however, the layout remained original. In addition to creating a modern and comfortable family environment, the owners wanted to create private space for each family member, especially for each of the three children.

The unfavorable north-south orientation is compensated by the view of the park, and due to the high position of the apartment, there is also a view of the roofs of the surrounding houses and St. Vitus Cathedral in the distance.

The central and entrance space is the original hallway—now an entrance hall—that also serves as a small gallery. The original refurbished doors have been complemented by wall paneling to emphasize the historical character of the house. The bathrooms still maintain a slight retro character; otherwise, the apartment is furnished with non-decorative style furniture and doors.

The common space chosen is a room with a bay window on the northern side of the apartment. The partitions of the other rooms facing Slezská Street were moved or added to create a separate room for the girl and two interconnected smaller rooms for the boys. Due to the significant age difference and the resulting different life rhythms, the room is equipped with a sliding wall that reaches the full height of the space, allowing the degree of privacy to be adjusted.

Adjacent to the children's rooms is a hallway with a library and storage spaces, all designed as built-in furniture.

Located on the southern side of the apartment are the parents' bedroom and a passage study combined with a guest room function. This room can again be closed off with a sliding wall.

Traditional materials were chosen for the final finishes—wooden flooring (ash) and white lacquered MDF. The floors in the bathrooms have a gray epoxy cement coating, combined with white beveled ceramic tiles, complemented with cabinets made of oiled solid oak and large mirrors.

The white color on the walls and built-in furniture was chosen at the owners' request. It forms a foundation for the future gradual furnishing and enhancement of the space with additional elements and artworks.