In Prague’s Nusle district, a redevelopment project at Boleslavova 3 has brought new life to a courtyard gallery building from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The reconstruction preserved the historical essence of the structure while enhancing its common spaces and creating apartments with modern layouts tailored to contemporary living needs. The floor plan allowed for the creation of 15 unique residential units, offering views of the Nusle Valley.

The galleries, previously serving as common open-air walkways with entrances to the units, now take on the role of private balconies. The distinctive character of the courtyard is emphasized by the arched ceiling of the galleries. The courtyard is complemented by well-maintained front gardens. The stucco walls of the hallways are rendered in powdery shades of grey and pink. Mailboxes made from mottled brown veneer complement these tones. The centerpiece of the shared spaces is the original staircase. The rough texture of the steps creates a distinctive contrast to the vividly colored walls of the corridors and the apartment entrance doors. The spiral form of the staircase is highlighted by a subtle linear lighting that winds through all the floors, designed in collaboration with the the Penocze studio.

The reinforcement of the ceilings with concrete slabs not only enhanced the structural stability of selected floors but also added an attractive visual element in the form of exposed concrete ceilings. Between the first and second floors lies the only maisonette in the house. The most extensive modifications were made in the attic, where the former loft space was divided into four units of varying sizes. In the ground-floor apartments, original structural elements such as barrel vaults and niches have been preserved.