In the Cornlofts, a regenerated industrial building in the Karlin region of Prague, the Triplex project was undertaken by the practice of B2 Architekten, based on a design by Baumschlager Eberle Architekten of Vienna.

While not adhering to the conventional single space loft design, the concept of the project was to permit the industrial heritage of the location to emerge through a contemporary aesthetic within the three levels of the 230 sq.m. living area of the residence. In order to allow more natural daylight to enter the space, a section of the upper level wooden floor was removed and replaced with reinforced glass.

In line with the profession of the client, a music studio was placed on the ground floor, the high tech equipment contrasting with the solid stone walls and arched industrial windows in the room. The nursery, ensuite guest room and utility rooms and closet are also on the lower level. The public spaces on the middle level, a continuous space of lounge area with a colorful pixilated impression of a piano on the wall. The kitchen area presents yet another industrial reference through a unplastered brick wall and the dining table of raw wood. This contrasts sharply with the sleek contemporary gloss of the kitchen units in black and white and a peek at the upper level via the interconnecting glass floor. The master bedroom is on the upper level, a minimalistic space which enjoys views through the arched windows against industrial stone walls.

Throughout the space, metal is used in the light fittings, on the runners of the closets and on decorative features which, together with exposed wires and unshaded bulbs, reference the industrial past. It is these industrial elements which blend with the luxury of highly polished wooden floors, stark white walls and comfortable furnishings which bring a positive atmosphere of urban chic to this very smooth loft reconstruction project.