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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.

Vanguard loft living area with grey sofas, glazed wall overlooking the landscape, neon artworks, and exposed concrete beams with track lighting – OOOOX

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.

Panoramic view of the full Vanguard loft apartment layout – living area, black furniture volume with kitchen, view towards the car lift, and multiple artworks – OOOOX

Detail of an exposed concrete column with original chalk construction markings and copper piping – authentic industrial architecture of the Vanguard loft by OOOOX

Detail of the car headlight cross installation on raw concrete, flanked by two grey vintage armchairs – Vanguard loft apartment by OOOOX

Corner view of the Vanguard loft living area with a grey sofa, panoramic city-view window, and neon artwork on the wall – OOOOX

Panoramic view of the Vanguard loft apartment interior – living area, black furniture volume, open shelving unit, cross sculpture, and artworks – OOOOX

Car headlight cross artwork on a raw concrete column with two grey vintage armchairs with chrome legs – Vanguard loft by OOOOX

Vintage gilded oval frame with a sculptural object mounted on a raw concrete column – art detail of the Vanguard loft apartment interior by OOOOX

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.

Dining area of the Vanguard loft apartment with a round table, ring pendant, and a view of the parking space with a car through the glazed wall – OOOOX

Dining area of the Vanguard loft apartment with a black round table, ring pendant light, and a view through sliding doors into the parking space with a car – OOOOX

Detail of a raw concrete column with original red construction markings – preserved industrial character of the Vanguard loft apartment architecture by OOOOX

View of the Vanguard loft dining area with a figurine sculpture in the foreground, black round table, and a view into the parking space with a car – OOOOX

Transparent glass sculptural installation suspended in the corridor of the Vanguard loft apartment against a raw plastered wall – OOOOX design

Black matte kitchen integrated into the furniture volume of the Vanguard loft apartment, with exposed industrial architecture and a suspended glass sculptural installation – OOOOX

Detail of the exposed concrete ceiling with copper piping and a black lighting rail – original industrial structure of the Vanguard loft apartment by OOOOX

Material detail of the Vanguard loft – contrast between black matte kitchen door panel and the dark woven textile surface of the furniture volume – OOOOX design

Full view of the black furniture volume with integrated kitchen in the Vanguard loft apartment – matte black cabinetry, concrete beams, and polished concrete floor – OOOOX

Close-up view of the black matte kitchen in the Vanguard loft apartment – handleless doors, integrated sink with tap, and glossy kitchen backsplash – OOOOX

Front view of the Vanguard loft bedroom – upholstered headboard, copper circular artwork on a raw textured wall, and two black articulated wall lamps – OOOOX

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.

Transition to the bedroom zone of the Vanguard loft – dark fabric dividing panel, colourful pop-art painting, and a figurine sculpture on the concrete floor – OOOOX design

Bedside of the Vanguard loft bedroom with a lit black wall lamp, copper circular artwork detail, and grey linen bedding – OOOOX design

Bedroom of the Vanguard loft apartment with grey linen bedding, a copper circular artwork on a textured plastered wall, and black articulated wall lamps – OOOOX

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.

Front view of the double washbasin unit in the Vanguard loft bathroom – two black ceramic sinks, wall-mounted taps, and two large oval backlit mirrors – OOOOX

Entrance to the Vanguard loft bathroom through a black dividing panel – white interior with double ceramic vessel sinks and oval backlit pendant mirrors – OOOOX

Vanguard loft bathroom – walk-in shower with rain head, wall-hung WC, and black fittings on white walls – OOOOX design

Vanguard loft bathroom with two black square ceramic vessel sinks on a dark floating vanity and two oval backlit mirrors suspended from the ceiling – OOOOX

Black furniture volume of the Vanguard loft as a spatial divider – illuminated walk-through wardrobe, dining area with round table, and colourful artwork on the black panel – OOOOX

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.

Detail of the artistic concrete floor finish of the Vanguard loft apartment with subtle tonal transitions resembling reflections on water – OOOOX

Walk-through wardrobe of the Vanguard loft apartment with dark open shelving with integrated linear LED lighting and exposed concrete beams – OOOOX

Walk-through wardrobe of the Vanguard loft apartment with dark open shelving featuring linear LED lighting and exposed concrete beams with visible ductwork – OOOOX

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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by Radka - 20. 4. 2026