G21-2 Flat, The apartment on Grosslingová Street serves most of the time to owner himself, who uses it as a workspace during his stays in Slovakia. At the same time, it offers the possibility of accommodation for the whole family for weekends or holidays in Bratislava. The new layout solution is based on the creation of a spacious multifunctional room oriented toward views of the street and moving the bedroom from a utilitarian space to a quiet courtyard. With this change, we have created a generous living space for the owner. However, it also serves as a pleasant place for family activities and relaxation.
© Matej Hakár
The unique element of this room is a semicircular curtain that creates a “room within a room”. This part is suitable for occasional sleepovers for children, which ensures privacy and comfort for all family members. The dominant visual element of the apartment is a continuous wardrobe located along the entire length of the apartment, above which there are skylights that let natural light into the hallway and bathroom.
© Matej Hakár
This closet is oriented to both the hallway and the living room, separating these spaces and integrating functions such as kitchen, storage space, library, and wardrobe. The specific atmosphere of the main space in the evening hours is also achieved by an unconventional way of placing lighting sources. Hidden reflectors on the built-in furniture indirectly illuminate the space and create an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.
© Matej Hakár
Replacing the partition with glass concrete blocks created a visual connection between the bedroom and the bathroom, which thus gained another source of natural light. The owner can adjust the level of visual connection with the help of curtains that separate the wardrobe and the translucent wall from the bedroom.
© Matej Hakár
The choice of materials is characterized by their natural form with minimal surface treatment. Plaster without color treatment, stainless steel, concrete lintels, oak floor, and furniture in natural shades are chosen with regard to their authenticity and simplicity.
Project Info
Architects: Kuklica Smerek architekti
Country: Slovakia, Bratislava
Area: 80 m²
Year: 2022
Photographs: Matej Hakár
Design: Erik Hornáček
Built In Furniture: woodinteriers
Furniture: Wemal
Lead Architects: Peter Kuklica, Martin Smerek
Lighting Designers: raster
Constructor: J.O.Holding.Slovakia
Plants: Botanical lab
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.