Design

layers of paint narrate 1930s slovakian apartment or condo's past in redesign by RAN

.makeover through ran restores 1930S FLAT IN SLOVAKIA Architectural practice RAN renews a 1930s house in Kosice, Slovakia, remodeling the layout to fulfill today's living standards while leaving its own historical appeal in one piece. The RE-FLAT makeover venture conforms the initial one-bedroom style, that included a distinct kitchen, in to a two-bedroom room. The primary ideas for the redesign came from the authentic layers of paint exposed in the course of the method. Each space keeps its own unique paintwork in various types, telling the record of the condo for many years. The terrazzo, dealing with a zone of the area, is restored and also stretched where walls were actually taken out, while classic brick-sized tiles in the kitchen and bathroom complement it.all graphics by Tomu00e1u0161 Lazorik, courtesy of RAN RE-FLAT FOCUSES ON RESTORATION OVER REPLACEMENT Kosice-based center operated relocates the kitchen to the past washroom, installing it as the house's centerpiece. The hall is lessened to make space for a brand-new restroom, as well as pair of doors in the hallway are removed, enabling more light inside. Throughout the redesign, the original elements of the 1930s apartment, like terrazzo floorings, sound wood doors, oak parquet, as well as a splint ceiling, are actually retained and restored. Tiled cooktops as well as maple parquet, momentarily removed during the installation of brand new pipes and electrical wiring, are attentively reinstated. RE-FLAT pays attention to renovation over replacement, appreciating the initial attributes as well as structures of the condo with brand new home furniture developed to go well with the historical elements.RAN's restoration breathes new life into a 1930s house in Kosice, Slovakiareworking the design to come across today's lifestyle requirements while leaving its historic charm intactRE-FLAT redesign adjusts the original one-bedroom format right into a two-bedroom spacethe main motivation for the redesign originated from the initial levels of paint showed during the processnarrating the history of the apartment or condo throughout the years.