VANGUARD Loft
This loft apartment in Vanguard was designed as an open interior within a former industrial building. The apartment interior design focuses on maximum ceiling height, an open layout, and a minimum of solid partitions. Instead of walls, the space is defined by custom-built furniture volumes.
The interior is based on the contrast between raw industrial architecture and bold contemporary art. Exposed concrete beams, original markings on columns, and visible electrical and ventilation systems remain an integral part of the space. The result is a custom apartment interior that feels more like a gallery than a conventional home.
An open space like a gallery
No television. The city becomes the main visual focus. The living area works more like a gallery than a traditional living room – open, generous, and visually clean. In this apartment interior design, individual objects and artworks take the lead, becoming part of the space rather than decoration.
Seating is placed freely within the space, without enclosing it. A wine cabinet and subtle furniture elements provide function without disrupting the openness. Light and reflections on the concrete floor continuously change the atmosphere throughout the day.
Kitchen and dining as part of the architecture
The dominant feature of the interior is a large black furniture volume that integrates the kitchen, storage, and wardrobe. The kitchen is intentionally subdued – dark materials, minimal detailing. Within the apartment interior design, it visually blends into the volume and allows the surrounding space to stand out.
The dining area is positioned near the opening to the parking space. This loft is one of the units with a car lift, allowing the owner to park directly inside the apartment. A typical Vanguard feature that blurs the boundary between living and industrial space.
The bedroom as a quiet zone
The bedroom is located behind the main furniture volume and forms a quieter, more private zone within the open layout. It is not enclosed by traditional walls but still offers a sense of separation.
The television is placed here, not in the main living area, aligning the layout with everyday living. The apartment functions almost like a luxury hotel suite – open, fluid, but clearly structured.
The bathroom as an inset box
The bathroom is designed as a separate inserted box at the rear of the apartment, with a lowered ceiling forming a compact service core. This approach allows the main living space to remain as open and high as possible.
Material-wise, the bathroom follows the same restrained palette as the rest of the interior. The contrast between this compact volume and the tall loft space enhances the industrial character of the building.
Walk-in closet and light
The walk-in closet is part of the main furniture volume and forms a transitional space within the layout. Open sections with integrated linear lighting create rhythm and depth. The closet becomes more than storage – it is an active part of the interior design.
The floor features an artistic concrete finish, locally sprayed to create an effect resembling reflections on water. Combined with the lighting, it produces a scenographic atmosphere that shifts throughout the day.
We love industrial interiors!
We love interior design in general, but projects like Vanguard are especially exciting. Industrial architecture offers freedom, grandeur, and a strong foundation for contemporary living without compromise. The interior of this loft apartment demonstrates how an architect can work with the original structure in an open and direct way—without stylization, but with a clear vision for the space and the life within it. At Vanguard, we also handled other projects, such as the model apartment or the entire wellness area and reception.
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from Radka - 20. 4. 2026