When architect Dalibor Hlavacek was asked to convert a tiny attic space in Prague into a livable apartment for a family, he designed nearly every square inch of the home to serve a dual purpose — including an oven cleverly tucked into the stairs!
In addition to the appliances, the stairs also feature storage cubbies for the kitchen, and built-in bookshelves and wardrobes fill much of the attic's narrow vertical spaces.
The bathroom cabinets incorporate a washer and dryer, and a series of window triplets let in abundant natural light to open up the formerly dismal space. Minimalist decor keeps the home airy without being too sterile.
To see the rest of the loft conversion, with blueprints, check out the full article: Ultra-Compact Loft Apartment in Prague Has an Oven in the Stairs! at Inhabitat.
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Wow, truly lovely. Love the windows but my one question: Wouldn't all those opened windows start to fade furniture, flooring, etc? I wouldn't change a thing but maybe some kind of 'sunscreen' for the windows that isn't darkening in anyway.
Oh, I can't say it enough...Just the coolest place.
Wow really neat! It doesn't look like an old attic, but a cool modern loft.
Probably the first time I've ever seen tansu stairs. Very nice.
I meant a tansu *kitchen*. Arg.
Gorgeous!
Nice but where is the handrail? Is it the metal bar on the far wall? If it is, it really should extend to at least the length of the stairs. I appreciate form but function...it needs to be safe for someone to stick around.
Clever all round...very nicely done.
Utterly gorgeous. But where does that extractor over the hotplates vent?
And furthermore... how is it "a livable apartment for a family" when it only has one bedroom?
Beautiful. But not only don't the stairs have a handrail, they also look as if the steps are very shallow.
Clever but potentially dangerous. Handrail is inadequate and adding a really good source of combustion to the stairs. Hope there is another exit on the second floor.
Building officials would probably not allow this in the US and the first time someone fell down the stairs or there was a fire the architect would be sued into oblivion.
Hmmmmmm giving me ideas. Wait I need money Damn
A great use of space! Good job!
Super inspirational and perfect timing - I may be renovating an old Dutch barge soon!
Hmmmmm.....I find it very unsafe specially for a family with kids or older people.