Sculptor’s Apartment

Sculptor’s Apartment is a minimalist apartment located in Prague, Czech Republic, designed by NEUHÄUSL HUNAL. The primary objective was to blend different elements and materials, erasing boundaries in both plan and substance. The result was an expansive, doorless area, defined only by curved half-sections of U-profiled glass. These translucent glass blocks not only allowed an abundance of natural light but also paid homage to Bachorík’s lifelong work. In this creative endeavor, infrastructure played a vital role. The critical factor was the placement of the water and sewage connections, which ultimately determined the layout of the almost-enclosed space. The bathroom, featuring a toilet and shower, took center stage, perched on a small platform to emphasize its spatial importance. Complementing the layout were three open U-profiled glass curves, discreetly demarcating the cloakroom, storage, and kitchen workspace.

The remainder of the space remained open to interpretation, following the principle of providing a blank canvas for the inhabitant’s life and work. A reinforced concrete load-bearing wall, intersecting the rectangular floor plan “from window to window,” added structural integrity while serving as a defining feature of the space. Contrasting with this, the remaining walls and ceiling were kept in plain white plaster, avoiding overbearing concrete aesthetics and allowing the elegant glass to shine. The areas with water contact featured a mosaic in a muted white shade. The kitchen, which was conceived to be more of a workspace than a traditional cooking area, was thoughtfully designed for practicality. Different lighting fixtures were strategically used throughout the space to accentuate the unique character of each area, whether through clean lines or soft spotlights.

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