BekArch Studio reimagines a neglected and unused bakery courtyard into a 58-square-meter spacious residential apartment, located in Prague, Czech Republic. Through adaptive reuse, architects repurposed the old bakery into a residential apartment while maintaining its original industrial aesthetic. The beautiful skylight roof, being the major highlight of the apartment, creates a visual opening towards the sky and illuminates the interior with bright light.
Despite measuring only 58 square meters, it is surprising how clutter-free and spacious the apartment feels. The architects reserved the bright areas for social spaces, like the living room and kitchen, while the darker spaces harbor private quarters, like the bedroom. The open plan layout of the residential apartment prevents the compact space from feeling cramped.
When it comes to exteriors, the white plastered walls and flat roof create a simple façade. The covered wooden deck expands the living space and merges it with the outdoors. It provides a transitional indoor-outdoor place, connecting the interior with the courtyard garden. The thin, planted grass strip and small olive tree add botanical charm to the house.
The large skylight roof and glazed, sliding door flood the interior with warm sunlight, making the atmosphere warm and inviting. The roof brings a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, creating a lovely pattern on the walls and floor as the day progresses. The rustic roof features several pendant bulbs and a large paper lantern exuding a soft glow above the dining table.
Different zones, like the living room and dining room, coexist. The exposed beam ceiling maintains the original industrial design of the building and adds a timeless charm. The living space features an artistic display of a vintage-style bicycle mounted on a white metal grid. The color combination of green plants, red storage cabinet, and red and blue parts of the bicycle pop out against the white grid.
The kitchen offers an abundance of storage facilities with multiple built-in natural wood cabinets. It appears more like a stretched architectural paneling and less like a regular one, as compared to other houses. The floor-to-ceiling cabinets have a space-saving design and align perfectly. The dark countertop contrasts with the pale wood, maintaining a neutral palette.
The BekArch studio created a wonderful project with the residential apartment. It proves that you can create a modern residence by repurposing an old, unused building with proper planning and clever design. Incorporating natural elements with vintage items turns a simple living space into an architectural wonder. It is quite impressive how they made such a small space look so bright, cheery, and warm.
Via: Dezeen
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