Reconstruction of the apartment for the translator

Reconstruction of the basement space in a rental villa in Prague 6 — The spaces were originally used as a laundry room, coal storage, boiler room, and caretaker's apartment. The project and interior execution were preceded by comprehensive rehabilitation of the building's foundation. The damp masonry was undercut and provided with an inserted waterproofing system; in places where undercutting was not possible, it was treated with chemical injection. This set of measures was further supplemented by a ventilated floor assembly connected to unused chimney flues. The existing windows that could not be refurbished were replaced with replicas of the original casement windows. There was a complete replacement of plaster with traditional spun lime plaster and stucco. The concept of the reconstruction was influenced by the requirement to maximize the natural light in the originally cellar spaces and support connections to the garden. Emphasis was placed on the quality of the materials and workmanship used in the interior creation. The character is given by specific details of the door frames and floor skirting. The unifying element of this space is the oak wood, used for both the flooring and the furniture.