Living In A Slovakian Attic

May 19, 2015

Slovak design studio at26, have designed the conversion of an attic space into a living space.

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

The designer’s description:

The flat is located at the top of the block of flats from 1920’s is situated close to the Center of the Capital of Slovakia – Bratislava. It belongs to some of the older neighbourhoods of Bratislava, formerly known as “Ziegelfeld” that has an interesting historical context, being a mix if industrial and residential nature. This imprint of historical feeling is still present there.

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

Long before the beginning of the construction we found a space in the attic of an apartment house, that was not in very good condition. For a long time the attic had served as a pigeon’s nest and a place for drying clothes, which resulted in lowering the quality of space and construction. What followed was cleaning the space and analyzing the condition of truss and bearing structures.

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

Due to unsatisfying results, some of the original beams were replaced by new and together they form the truss, which is an essential part of the design. Upon the old truss, a new one was built, also containing a layer of insulation. The whole roof is covered by sheatings made of steel withstanding seams in the color of anthracite.

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

With new roof standing, the authors had an Idea, that white color will be essential element in the whole apartment, visually enlarging its spaces. And at the top of it, white color will help to unite different shapes of connected spaces throught the interior. Also to improve the cubature of space, dormers were built in several rooms.

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

The disposition of the two floor´s flat contains of entry, a connected space of kitchen and living room, bathroom and corridor with technical support of the flat. There are also three bedrooms, which function can be changed over time to fulfill the ever changing requirements of the family.

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

Stairway, located in one of these rooms leads to the upper floor with inserted “Space module” with high visual approach. This chill-out zone also visually interacts with the living room through a opening in its wall.

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

Living In A Slovakian Attic By at26

Design: at26
Photography: Ondrej Synak