先锋布拉格阁楼丨捷克丨Michaela Zahorovska

Michaela Zahorovska used Bauhaus design principles and upcycling techniques for the Vanguard Prague loft in the Czech Republic. Completed in 2023, the project explores fluidity and rationality, providing a distinct and eclectic living space.

Bauhaus-Inspired Design Elements

Michaela Zahorovska drew on Bauhaus morphology and upcycled elements to design the Vanguard Prague loft space, which provides a balance between open living and private spaces. Situated in an industrial structure, the space was transformed into a family loft characterised by glazed partitions, Bauhaus influences, and modern adaptability. “The loft is designed to provide privacy for each member of a family of four, but without compromising the character of the open loft space,” Zahorovska said of the Vanguard Prague project.

The property underwent a transformation that increased in square footage from 95 to 140 square meters (1,022 to 1,507 square feet) and featured an adaptable floor plan. “Two separate bathrooms, an increase in floor space from the original 95m2 to almost 140m2 and a variable layout that can adapt to the changing needs of the family over time have become key elements of the loft to ensure a high quality of life without compromise,” Zahorovska said.

Drawing from Bauhaus morphology, the loft incorporates clean lines, orderly elements, and a touch of eclecticism that together create a balanced, yet standout interior that is not trend driven. “The colour and material tuning supported by Bauhaus morphology promotes the fluidity of the space, working with clean lines and the rationality of the individual elements with a slight dose of eclecticism ensures that all elements together will resist changing trends, creating a stylishly harmonious whole,” the designer stated.

Colourful partitions divided the space while allowing light to pass through the entire interior. “The optical division of space is achieved by means of glazed partitions that allow views across the entire interior and ensure plenty of daylight in every part of it,” Zahorovska said. Since the homeowners prioritise their children, the loft includes four platforms, sliding doors, and tunnels for safe climbing and play that inspire creativity and exploration.

“An upcycling lifestyle dominates the entire loft, evidenced by reclaimed TOGO designer sofas, a vintage travertine table, a new coat of an old Halabala chair, patio tables made from leftover scraps from core drilling and more,” Zahorovska said. Modern conveniences and integrated appliances ensured a sleek appearance, while bedrooms, offices, and play areas alike offered colourful spaces for relaxation, work, and family fun.

Optimised Use of Space

Inside, separate areas that branched off from the open living space marked flexible areas for work or study that seamlessly transformed into bedrooms for the owners or their children. Playful motifs of bright, blocky details complemented the brightness of the glass partitions, which promoted a spacious layout within. Additionally, the enhanced floor space supported multifunctionality with minimalistic details and compact organisation so that the family could easily adjust the areas to fit needs as they changed and grew.

Overall, the Vanguard Prague loft imbued aesthetically pleasing functionality and at its core, a Bauhaus-inspired approach that effortlessly brings elegance and versatility for years to come. The final effect allowed for touches of playful interior details throughout—from recessed lighting to corridors to furnishings sustained through an elevation of existing materials.

Decorative items such as lamps, vases, and books added a lively expression to the cohesive structure of the loft. The colours, sheens, and illuminations all worked in tandem to effectively and ultimately achieve a modernistic and unique interior design language and experience for the residents.