A Renovated House Gives Nod to 1970s Polish Modernism

In Katowice, Poland, a home from the Nineteen Seventies has undergone fairly a renovation, because of architect Grzegorz Layer. Unfold throughout 225 sq. meters (roughly 2,422 sq. toes), this terraced home has been meticulously redesigned to embrace a recent, open-plan structure whereas paying homage to the basic aesthetics of Nineteen Seventies Polish modernism.

The excellent renovation concerned a myriad of modifications to the construction. A brand new staircase was built-in, the bottom flooring’s stage was lowered, inner partitions have been utterly eliminated, home windows have been enlarged, and the roof was raised. The result’s a spacious and versatile inside that may be simply configured to accommodate numerous features.

The expansive floor flooring encompasses an entryway, eating room, front room, and a kitchen that includes an island with an prolonged bar desk for informal meals. The one enclosed areas are a pantry and toilet, cleverly hidden inside a built-in construction painted a vibrant inexperienced coloration.

Giant furnishings items, paying homage to the enduring meblościanki or “furniture-walls,” retains the structure organized whereas emphasizing the house’s geometry. Heat is infused inside by using wooden finishes and fluted ornamental particulars, subtly nodding to the wooden paneled partitions that have been widespread within the 70s. Mild concrete flooring present the right canvas for the curated items of furnishings and equipment.

The colour palate on the primary stage combines white partitions and black parts, with comfortable inexperienced particulars utilized in moderation.

Metal columns and beams stay uncovered to visually counsel the division of areas on the primary stage into zones. Lighting performs a pivotal function in enhancing the environment all through with organized technical fixtures coexisting with design-driven lamps that echo the time interval that the house was initially constructed.

A brand new staircase is flooded with pure gentle whereas offering entry to the upstairs and rooftop terrace.

The second flooring is designated as a personal space, housing bedrooms, bogs, and an workplace. The redesign of the open staircase, full with a glass ceiling, permits the areas on each flooring to mix seamlessly, making a harmonious move all through the home.

Images by Grzegorz Layer.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in images from SCAD and might often be discovered trying to find classic wares, doing New York Occasions crossword puzzles in pen, or transforming playlists on Spotify.