Studio MeaCasa has completed another original project - design of a duplex apartment with subtle elements of Buddhism

This time, architect Jarmila Kopečná created an interior design for a duplex apartment in Prague's Holešovice district. And what makes this project specific? At the request of the investor, you can find unique design elements in some rooms.
This flat could be broken down into three parts just like a perfume, where you have the head, the heart and the base. So the elements of Buddhism are not visible everywhere. Within the interior, they form the head, or what catches your eye first. Buddhist statues, decorations and circular lights that symbolise the welcoming of the sun and the eclipse of the moon - in short, what makes the design specific. In the heart or middle phase comes the play with colours. The upper floor is lighter and the lower floor darker, but earth tones dominate across both floors. And now comes the most important part, and that is the base, which is visible everywhere. This is made up of natural materials, with stone, wood, textiles in the form of linen and leather predominating, which you'll find in various combinations in every room.
The upper floor is where all life takes place. The investor wanted it to be in dark colours, but as there are French windows, a completely dark interior would not have suited both the amount of light and the style. Therefore, the client took the advice of the architects and left the living room and kitchen along with the dining room in darker colours, while the bedrooms are a shade lighter. The harmony between all the rooms was achieved thanks to the natural materials found practically everywhere.
As the entire upper floor was 3.5 metres high, there were acoustic problems. These were solved by the architect with acoustic ceilings, so that you can enjoy good quality music from any corner. The living area was very large, so it had to be visually differentiated to make it clear at a glance what was the kitchen and what was the dining room. Again, this was achieved using materials and colours, with shades of brown and white predominating. In addition, the dining room was also separated by building it on a nice - glazed niche - thus forming the dominant feature of the lounge area.
The bedrooms are the lightest to make them more romantic. In both, you'll notice built-in wardrobes up to the ceiling as the only storage space, as there is no closet on the upper floor. To keep the rooms from being monotonous, they're interspersed with bookcases, which makes them feel much cozier. In addition, the guest room is designed to evoke a calming atmosphere - after all, sometimes it's hard to fall asleep in unfamiliar surroundings. Again, natural oak, linen, grey and beige colours predominate here. Decorative elements in the form of a hanging aquarium and minimalist wallpaper with a sun and birds pattern complete the room's atmosphere.
A moss-walled staircase leads to the lower floor, which consists of a study and a small wine cellar. The study is used not only for work but also for meditation, and the owner wanted its appearance to resemble a cave. Therefore, the surface of its walls has a rough texture in the colour of tarnished copper. Thanks to the possibility of light control, the wall creates light effects with beautiful reflections. It makes you feel like you're in a different room every time. The wine cellar has been placed under the stairs so that the space is not wasted. The owner thus gained a great hiding place not only for his archive wines, but also for himself. Thanks to all these aspects, an apartment with an original interior that has many uses has been created.