CORNLOFT Duplex Interior
The CORNLOFT duplex apartment was created within the redevelopment of a former industrial building. Despite the project's name, this is not a classic loft with soaring ceilings and vast open spaces. Quite the opposite. The apartment has a more intimate scale, and we had to work with what the developer had already delivered. The possibilities for client modifications were limited, so we focused on materials, details, and atmosphere. We stripped the plaster back to the original masonry, covered the existing finishes with cement-based coatings, and replaced standard radiators with black industrial registers. It was not a major reconstruction, but rather a transformation of the apartment's character.
Library at the center
The kitchen and dining area form the natural heart of the duplex. The dominant feature is not the kitchen itself, but a large built-in library that connects cooking, dining, and everyday living. Part of the kitchen storage is hidden within the shelving, allowing the kitchen to feel like an integral part of the living space rather than a technical zone.
A stainless-steel island on slender legs visually lightens the space while referencing the industrial origins of the building. The atmosphere is completed by a dining table made from reclaimed timber boards with a steel base and transparent chairs that allow the materials around them to take center stage.
Less furniture, more space
The living room was conceived as a place for relaxation rather than a showcase of furnishings. A large white sofa, a single statement armchair, and a minimum of additional elements emphasize the proportions of the room and its connection to the terrace.
A mirror originally intended for the bathroom was relocated behind the sofa, visually enlarging the room and bringing additional light into the interior. Concrete-effect wall finishes, black radiators, and industrial-style lighting continue the material language established throughout the apartment.
Concrete instead of decoration
The bedroom follows the same restrained material palette as the rest of the interior. A large-scale concrete-effect wall finish behind the bed replaces conventional decoration and even the need for a traditional headboard.
A low partition wall with niches for books conceals indirect lighting, creating a far more intimate atmosphere in the evening than standard ceiling fixtures. Large windows and direct access to the terrace bring generous daylight into the otherwise understated space.
Black without compromise
The bathroom underwent the most significant transformation in the apartment. The original bathtub was removed and replaced with a generous walk-in shower that became the focal point of the room.
The original wall finishes were covered with a pigmented black coating, creating a monolithic appearance throughout the space. A timber countertop beneath the washbasins introduces warmth, while a full-width mirror visually enlarges the room. The result is a bathroom defined not by decorative tiles but by materials, light, and proportion.
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Radka - 1. 6. 2026