House
renovation with an architect
Renovating a house is often a smarter choice than building a new one. It makes more sense — financially, practically, and in terms of how you live. We help clients recognize the potential in existing housesand turn them into fully functional contemporary homes.
House renovation as an alternative to living in Prague
Property prices in Prague continue to rise. Looking beyond the city and renovating an existing house is often a more rational option. You gain more space, a garden, and a calmer environment. At the same time, the city remains accessible.
Renovation is not a compromise. It is a conscious decision about how you want to live.
Why renovating a house often makes more sense than building new
Buying a house to renovate is often more accessible than purchasing land and building from scratch. The process is typically faster and, in many cases, simpler in terms of permits. You work with something that already exists. You preserve value and use potential that would otherwise be lost. At the same time, it is important to acknowledge a limitation. A renovated house will never reach the same energy performance as a new build. Modern technologies can be integrated, but often at a cost that does not make practical sense. Renovation is not about technological perfection. It is about the quality of space. And that is what makes it a fundamentally different decision from building new.
How house renovation works with an architect
Every project starts with evaluating the house — its condition and its potential. We redesign the layout, improve how the house functions, and create a structure that reflects contemporary living. The entire process, including construction, is coordinated from beginning to end. From the first concept to completion. This is not just a repair. It is about making the house work properly.
Why house renovation is not simple — and why it is worth it
At some point during the process, it often feels like it would be easier to demolish the house and start over. And it would be. But the result would also be generic. Without character, without layers, without identity. Renovation is the more demanding path. But it leads to houses that have lasting value — not only financial, but architectural. That is the difference between renovation and new construction.
What is typically considered before renovating a house
The cost depends primarily on the condition of the existing structure and the scope of the project. In most cases, house renovations fall within the range of several million CZK. The variation between projects can be significant.
In many cases, renovation is the more efficient option. The initial investment is often lower, the process faster, and the administrative requirements simpler. It also allows you to work with an existing structure, which is a more sustainable approach.
The timeline depends on the scope of the work. Smaller renovations can take several months, while more complex projects take longer. Compared to new construction, the process often starts faster.
This depends on the extent of the intervention. Minor changes may not require a permit, while larger structural changes will. Each project needs to be assessed individually.
One of the most important steps. We help clients assess the technical condition of the house and its overall potential to avoid poor decisions early in the process.
We do not treat the house in parts. Architecture, layout, and interior are developed together to ensure the result works as a cohesive whole.
Our portfolio is not built on visualizations, but on real completed projects. This is what our completed reconstruction projects actually look like:
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