The “Above the Horizon” project transforms a panel apartment in Prague into an elegant retreat inspired by the horizon, the sea, and the energy of movement. The interior combines raw concrete, a wooden “deck,” shades of blue, and clay plaster, creating a contrasting yet calming atmosphere with a minimalist character. The original layout of a three-room apartment was redesigned into a spacious two-room with a walk-in closet, with a strong focus on practicality and well-thought-out storage solutions.

▼总体空间，Overall interior © Radek Úlehla

▼起居室，Living room © Radek Úlehla

这套公寓位于一栋板式建筑中，可以欣赏到布拉格天空的美丽景致。尽管视野部分被繁忙的交通干道所打断，但这种动感的景象也带来了独特的能量与可观赏的节奏。

The apartment is located in a panel building with a beautiful view of the sky over Prague. Although the view is partly interrupted by a busy traffic artery, it also brings a unique energy and sense of movement that is captivating to watch.

▼餐厅，Dining room © Radek Úlehla

▼卧室，Bedroom © Radek Úlehla

▼卧室的日景和夜景，Bedroom day view and night view © Radek Úlehla

在设计中，我们从广阔的地平线与运动的动态能量中汲取灵感。与业主共同探讨后，我们将这些特质转译到航海世界——被无尽的地平线、蔚蓝的海洋、风与运动的力量所包围。我们通过色彩与精心挑选的材料来捕捉这种氛围，在城市中心营造出优雅而宁静的居所。这便是“超越地平线”这一名称的由来。

In the design, we drew inspiration from both the wide horizon and the dynamic energy of motion. With input from our client, we translated these qualities into the world of sailing—surrounded by endless horizons, the blue sea, and the power of wind and movement. We worked with both colors and carefully chosen materials to capture this atmosphere and create an elegant, calming retreat in the heart of the city. That is why we named the interior “Above the Horizon.”

▼过道，Corridor © Radek Úlehla

我们的目标是创造一种优雅的氛围，在鲜明的对比中兼具力量与平静。我们选择展示而非隐藏这栋板式建筑固有的混凝土。去除旧有的油漆与抹灰层后，原始的混凝土表面得以显露并被精细打磨。木质地板成为我们的“甲板”，承载日常生活的舞台。不同色调的蓝色出现在厨房、书架与照明之中，彼此略有差异，却如海水般自然流动。卧室中的泥灰抹面象征着海底或我们正驶向的沙滩。

Our goal was to create an elegant atmosphere with striking contrasts—spaces that feel energizing yet soothing. We embraced the concrete inherent to the panel building rather than hiding it. After removing layers of old paint and plaster, we revealed and refined raw concrete surfaces. The wooden plank floor became our “deck,” the stage for everyday life. Shades of blue appear in the kitchen, library, and lighting—each slightly different, yet flowing into one another like the surrounding sea. In the bedroom, clay plaster represents the seabed or a beach we are sailing toward.

▼室内采光与照明系统，Interior daylighting and lighting system © Radek Úlehla

这一切都以极简的形式包裹呈现，实用而功能化的同时，将更深层的故事隐于其后，等待被发现。

All of this is wrapped in a minimalist form—practical and functional—while keeping the deeper story hidden until it is discovered.

▼家具细部（左）和厨房细部（右），Furniture detail (left) and kitchen detial (right) © Radek Úlehla

我们还将原先的三居室布局改造成宽敞的两居公寓，并增设了独立的步入式衣帽间。浴室现配有宽敞的淋浴区，储物单元围绕壁挂式马桶布置，以最大化利用空间。衣帽间提供充足的储物空间，包括一个可为自行车充电的专属壁龛，以及电动吸尘器的收纳站。

We also transformed the original three-room layout into a generous two-room apartment with a separate walk-in closet. The bathroom now features a spacious shower, while storage units were integrated around the wall-mounted toilet to maximize space. The walk-in closet provides ample storage, including a dedicated niche for a bicycle with charging capability, as well as a station for an electric vacuum cleaner.

▼步入式衣帽间，Walk-in closet © Radek Úlehla

▼浴室配备壁挂式马桶，Bathroom with wall-mounted toilet © Radek Úlehla

▼浴室，Bathroom © Radek Úlehla

公寓配备了现代化的智能家居系统与安防功能，提升了舒适度与安全性。隐私通过室内外百叶窗得以保障，而将原有塑料窗替换为高品质的木铝复合三层玻璃窗后，城市噪音得到了显著降低。最终呈现的是一个宁静安逸的空间，即便位于板式建筑之中，也依然令人倍感舒适。

The apartment is equipped with a modern smart home system and security features that enhance both comfort and safety. Privacy is ensured by interior and exterior blinds, and by replacing the original plastic windows with high-quality wood-aluminum triple-glazed ones, we significantly reduced noise from the busy city. The result is a quiet and peaceful space that feels pleasant even in the heart of a panel building.

▼平面图，Floor plan © Iva Hajkova Studio