Iga Kostrzewska and Karolina Maj from Kamiko Studio presented a vintage-style flat that was created on Daszyńskiego Street in Wrocław. “The design of the flat in the attic of the tenement was created out of our love for vintage – ours and that of the property owners – fans of art, Bauhaus style and collectors of interesting objects with history.” – say the architects.
The architecture of the building, which was built in the 1930s, became the perfect backdrop for Ania and Lukasz to create their dream space. The idea behind the interior concept was to create a coherent display background for the owners’ collection of unique objects – furniture, lamps, ceramics and other accessories.
The functional layout of the flat was completely changed. In the part of the flat with windows overlooking the street, which previously contained separate rooms, an open living area with a kitchenette and a living room was created. The rest of the flat has a spacious bathroom with a window, a functional bedroom and a practical storage room.
In the design of the project, one can see the inspiration of the Bauhaus style. It is evoked not only by the geometric architecture and well thought-out function, but also by the colours and materials used, such as terrazzo, stone, steel and wood. In part of the flat, where possible, the old parquet floor was retained and restored, and the remaining floor area was laid in natural Italian terrazzo. The mostly neutral wall surfaces in warm white were contrasted with patches of intense shades of dark blue and maroon. The bevels of the soffit have been complemented with two shades of white. The black, contrasting lines of the mouldings and door frames that run through the entire flat are also a reference to Bauhaus-style detailing and a unifying element of the space.
Particularly noteworthy in the design is the owners’ collection of lamps – all of which were acquired from the vintage market. These elements fit perfectly into the overall concept and blend beautifully with the palette of materials used in the project. Most of the movable furnishings are also second-hand – the iconic Fusion table and chair set from Ikea, the PLOPP stool, the Togo sofa or the 19th-century gloria above the bed all contribute to the uniqueness of this space.
A unique room in the project is undoubtedly the spacious bathroom. In it, we have managed to create a large bathing area with a whirlpool bathtub and an open-air shower made of luxuriously designed glass. The walls are lined with simple, geometric tile, highlighted by gently contrasting grout – the simplicity of this solution, combined with the intense navy blue of the walls and the orange of the accessories, alludes to a vintage style.
This was a challenging project from a construction perspective, but thanks to the cooperation with specialists in the industry, the solutions planned from the outset were implemented and the desired effect was achieved.
Project metrics:
Name: Daszyńskiego II
Area: 60 m2
Location: Wrocław
Type: secondary market
Date: September 2024
Scope: project: complex with change of original layout, 3d model
Designer: Kamiko Studio / Iga Kostrzewska, Karolina Maj / https://kamiko.studio
Photography: Migdał Studio / https://migdalstudio.com/
About the studio:
Kamiko is a design studio specialising in the comprehensive design of residential and public spaces created by a complementary duo – Karolina Maj and Iga Kostrzewska. – Interior design has been our passion and work for many years. We design spaces from both the development and secondary market, but we are particularly fond of objects with history – old tenement houses and post-industrial buildings,” reads the studio’s website.
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