An 86-square-metre flat designed by Scope Interior Design for a family of four has been created in the city centre of Radom. The interior is housed in a 1940s tenement building. Architect Piotr Skorupa is responsible for the concept, having introduced a rhythm inspired by old tenement flats whilst maintaining modern functionality.
An apartment in a Radom tenement
Work began with a complete refurbishment of the flat. This involved replacing the plumbing and electrical systems, removing some of the partition walls, and replacing traditional radiators with underfloor heating. This made it possible to open up the space and highlight the property’s greatest asset: its ceiling heights of over three metres. Suspended ceilings were installed only where technical requirements dictated. This allowed the proportions typical of old tenement buildings to be preserved.
Two zones and a kitchen at the centre
The interior has been divided into clearly separate areas. The children’s bedrooms and the bathroom are situated to the west, whilst the living area faces the eastern light. The heart of the entire flat is the kitchen with an island connected to a table. This is where the household’s daily life centres, from shared meals to casual chats over morning coffee. A bedroom with a small workspace has also been carved out of part of the living room.
A colourful flat in a Radom tenement
The strongest colour accent in the flat is the burgundy fitted furniture in the bedroom. This deep shade recurs in various parts of the flat, lending the interior a more atmospheric feel. These accents are set against a backdrop of light colours and a subtle blue inspired by baby blue. Piotr Skorupa also opted for understated mouldings in the form of skirting boards and cornices, which evoke the atmosphere of an old tenement building without being overly decorative.
A floor with a history of Radom
The most eye-catching feature of the design is the grand hallway running through the flat as the main circulation axis. The floor is accentuated by a patterned ‘carpet’ of tiles from the Marazzi D_Segni collection. This motif has a local historical context, as before the Second World War, the Marywil factory in Radom produced coloured tiles that were used in many of the city’s tenement houses. In the new interior, this element is one of the most striking features of the entire project.
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About the studio:
Scope Interior Design, led by Piotr Skorupa, specialises in projects for flats, apartments and commercial spaces. Skorupa is a graduate of the Faculty of Interior Architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, and in his work he pays close attention to functionality and the individual needs of the occupants. The studio’s projects often feature bold colour schemes, understated details and materials that bring out the potential of the existing space.
Interior design: Piotr Skorupa / Scope Interior Design, Instagram: @piotrskorupa.interiors.
Location: Radom
Area: 86 sq m
Photography and styling: Piotr Skorupa
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