Residence R16
Renovation of a Mixed-Use Building into an Apartment Hotel
Prague 1
architect: CAMA – Lenka Chromíková, Dagmar Bočanová,
Žaneta Fantová, Anežka Zákopčaníková, Stefanie Azmanova,
Valeriia Sentebova
Project: 2020–2023
Completion: 2024
Investor: LDL Prague s.r.o.
GFA: 2,800 m²
Floors above/below ground: 6/1
Number of apartments: 25
Residential units: 2
Commercial spaces: 2
The renovation of historic buildings always presents a unique challenge for both architects and investors. In this case—a revitalization of a late 19th-century mixed-use building in the historical center of Prague—the task was to transform an originally office-based building into an apartment hotel with commercial spaces on the ground floor. The building now serves as a combination of short- and long-term accommodation in the upper floors and retail and gastronomy spaces at street level.
The architectural design emphasizes the contrast between the historic context and contemporary design language. Modern elements—such as metal detailing and current materials—were carefully integrated into the interiors, particularly in the furnishings of the individual apartments. Special attention was given to preserving the original internal layout and historically valuable features, including neo-Rococo stuccoes, period doors, windows, and railings. All interventions were carried out in accordance with a building heritage survey.
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The result is a thoroughly renovated yet vibrant and comfortable interior that offers guests a space rich in both aesthetics and functionality. A sense of home is evoked through playful yet thoughtful details designed to create a pleasant, distinctive, and timeless environment. High-quality materials were used throughout the interiors—for example, replicas of original oak parquet floors, custom carpentry in oak veneer with black accents, and furniture and textile accessories in muted beige and grey tones.
The color scheme extends to the bathrooms, kitchens, and lighting fixtures, which incorporate smoked or colored glass. Each apartment features graphic and functional details—such as original room numbering, hooks, and printed textiles—that add character and warmth to the spaces.