BOMMA Atelier · 水晶灯下的设计对话丨意大利布拉丨Sophie Wannenes

The cubist Diamond House in downtown Prague conceals the BOMMA Atelier – a newly created hub for meetings of both professionals and aficionados with a passion for design, for the first time showcasing all BOMMA lighting collections in one space. This unique urban apartment combines original custom-built functionalist furniture with products that carry world-renowned leading brands of contemporary interior design, opening a dialog regarding the possibilities of this industry.

BOMMA, the Czech producer of crystal lighting, decided to use the unusually composed apartment in the Cubist Diamond House as its first showroom. The house was designed by architect Emil Králíček in 1912 and the BOMMA glassworks opened exactly 100 years after this Cubist gem was built. The company rented the apartment directly from the descendants of the original owner, Adolf Hoffmeister, who was a writer, politician and leading figure of the First Republic avant-garde.

However, the BOMMA Atelier accommodates more than simply the presentation of crystal lighting in the context of other top brands, art and historic furniture. Its goal was to create a hub dedicated to interior design within this unique historic setting – a living space for inspiration, discussion and meetings among both professionals and the general public. Aside from meeting with partners and clients, BOMMA plans to organize various events and lectures, as well as recording BOMMA Design Talks podcasts covering interior design.

Eva Kozarová, BOMMA Marketing Director, explains

In their new Atelier, BOMMA presents all their lighting collections, gathered together for the first time, along with selected design pieces from leading Czech and international brands. Each element was personally selected by

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Sophie Wannenes, the interior designer of the BOMMA Atelier, reveals about the project,

However, the current appearance of the space is will constantly be in flux. The intent is for the BOMMA Atelier to keep changing, thus truly showcasing the possibilities of working within an interior and inspiring the creative in its visitors. Several international designers have already promised a residency. They will live in the residential wing of the apartment during their stay in Prague, to fully absorb the exceptional character of the space. Residencies will then result in designs that transform the individual rooms, including brand new BOMMA lighting collections.

The combination of the original furnishings of the apartment with BOMMA lighting, art, furniture and decorations from leading international contemporary design brands aims to create absolutely unique interiors with the goal to open a much-needed dialog concerning the many diverse approaches to interior design.

Author: Sophie Wannenes, interior design

Co-author: Václav Mlynář, Bomma’s creative director, interior design

Collaborators

Art curator: Danica Kovářová

Alena Kotzmannová, https://kotzmannova.cz