Project scope:
Concept design, floor layout plans, 3D model, interior elevations and sections, photorealistic visualisations, bespoke furniture technical drawings, materials and furnishings procurement list, realisation

Floor area: 220 m²

This two-storey apartment in Turnov was created for a family of four — two adults and two boys whose daily rhythms are closely tied to sport, movement, and an active life beyond the home. It was therefore clear from the very start that their new interior would not be about ostentation or an abundance of decoration. The brief was to create a calm and functional sanctuary that would offer a sense of slowing down, of quiet and inner balance — a place they would be glad to return to after days full of energy and motion.

The project flows naturally from the rehabilitation centre on the floor below, both in terms of materials and in atmosphere and symbolism. Once again, the circle takes centre stage as the governing motif — a gentle, almost meditative element that runs through the interior in various forms, binding the different parts of the home into a single harmonious whole. Its most striking expression is in the living space, where a backlit onyx circle — reminiscent of a lunar landscape — is mounted in the wall, and its glow carries through to the entrance hallway on the other side. A further variation of this motif can be found in the upper bathroom above the bath, where light and the natural pattern of the stone create an almost meditative scene.

The entire interior is built on a contrast between minimalism and the quiet emotionality of materials. Light, straight-grained oak is paired with a trowelled finish in the tone of pale grey concrete, complemented by softly graphite surfaces on selected walls. The resulting palette works primarily with warm tones of cappuccino, latte, and natural beige, giving the space a calm, clean, and timeless quality. The atmosphere is further softened by wallpaper featuring a motif of grasses submerged in morning mist, appearing in the bedroom and dressing room, introducing a quiet touch of nature into the interior.

One of the most memorable moments of the entire concept is the statement velvet sofa in a deep, ocean-blue tone. It is this piece that brings emotion, depth, and a feeling of immersion into an otherwise restrained space — a place where one instinctively slows down and lets the noise of the outside world recede for a while.

Sightlines and the handling of individual zones also play an important role here. The space is open, airy, and fluid, yet the different areas of the home are naturally delineated. In the living room, a considered sequence emerges between the active kitchen zone, the dining space, and the quiet relaxation area tucked behind the TV wall — with its circular aperture of passing light and integrated bookcase.

The project is currently in its final phase of realisation, with the last finishing touches underway before the family moves in. Even now, however, it is clear that what has been created here is not simply a minimalist interior, but a real home — a calm retreat for a family that, despite its active life, was searching for a space where they can simply be together.

Project: 2020–2022
Realisation: 2023–present
Visualisations: Dina Nazhmedenova
Collaboration: Ing. arch. Lucie Náhlovská