Iconik
realization 2021 – 2023
The nine-story residential building Iconik is situated in Karlín on one of the last gaps created as a result of the millennium flood. The plot is located on the main street, which, like the entire neighborhood, is among the most sought-after Prague locations and has undergone significant architectural and social transformation in the last two decades. The proposed building reflects the rich history of the former industrial quarter in its expression and massing, drawing inspiration from both the historical parceling of filled gaps and the irregular height arrangement of crown cornices typical for Karlín.
The building is visually divided into two masses stemming from the original land division and the structure of the urban block with alternating roof heights and cornices – in this case, a narrower mass with nine above-ground floors and a lower and wider eight-story one. The volumes are further distinguished by a grid of windows and loggias.
The building has two main facades. The first one faces the street, and the second one faces the inner courtyard. The street facade forms the identity of the building itself, with a ceramic cladding decorated in two shades referencing not only the traditional materiality of residential buildings from the 1930s but also local industrial structures that have nearly disappeared due to extensive development in the area.
The internal layout of the house is typical for today’s urban residential building. In the three underground floors, there is parking, technical facilities for the entire building, and cellars. On the ground floor, there are two commercial units ready for restaurant or bistro operations, and the entrance hall itself with access to all 48 apartments ranging from 1+kk to 4+kk, located on the second to ninth floors. Most 2+kk and larger apartments have their own balcony or terrace accessible from both the living room and the bedroom. Premium apartments with larger layouts and fully glazed living spaces are located on the upper floors of the building. From their spacious terraces, there are views of the green Vítkov and the rooftop landscape of Karlín.
The building is visually divided into two masses stemming from the original land division and the structure of the urban block with alternating roof heights and cornices – in this case, a narrower mass with nine above-ground floors and a lower and wider eight-story one. The volumes are further distinguished by a grid of windows and loggias.
The building has two main facades. The first one faces the street, and the second one faces the inner courtyard. The street facade forms the identity of the building itself, with a ceramic cladding decorated in two shades referencing not only the traditional materiality of residential buildings from the 1930s but also local industrial structures that have nearly disappeared due to extensive development in the area.
The internal layout of the house is typical for today’s urban residential building. In the three underground floors, there is parking, technical facilities for the entire building, and cellars. On the ground floor, there are two commercial units ready for restaurant or bistro operations, and the entrance hall itself with access to all 48 apartments ranging from 1+kk to 4+kk, located on the second to ninth floors. Most 2+kk and larger apartments have their own balcony or terrace accessible from both the living room and the bedroom. Premium apartments with larger layouts and fully glazed living spaces are located on the upper floors of the building. From their spacious terraces, there are views of the green Vítkov and the rooftop landscape of Karlín.
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