SAFFRON HOUSE | Interior design, 2024
Total area: 65 m² (Sauna)
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Architects: Pavel Leshkovich, Peter Leshkovich
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Architects: Pavel Leshkovich, Peter Leshkovich
The sauna is conceived as an integral element of the house, positioned along the entrance axis and connected to the main volume by a landscaped path.
It works as a threshold between arrival and the private interior, combining a wellness function with a guest-oriented space.
Compact in scale, the pavilion focuses on atmosphere, material tactility, and carefully framed spatial moments.
It works as a threshold between arrival and the private interior, combining a wellness function with a guest-oriented space.
Compact in scale, the pavilion focuses on atmosphere, material tactility, and carefully framed spatial moments.
The entrance is conceived as a visual accent and a moment of transition.
Defined by color and texture, it marks the threshold of the space while soft textile curtains provide privacy and a gentle separation from the interior.
Guest room
The project opens into a tea room conceived as an indepen dent guest space. Although separated from the main house, it was designed to feel domestic and inviting. Ventilated assem blies, controlled material choices, and subtle visual techniques create a warm, familiar atmosphere while remaining fully adapt ed to humidity and intensive use.
The Stove
The stove was developed as a standalone system within a highly compact footprint. Its construction combines masonry, integrated air ducts, and an independent chimney, structurally separated from surrounding elements to ensure safety, efficiency, and precise thermal control. Despite its size, the stove functions as both a technical core and a visual anchor of the steam room.
The Heart of a Project
The steam room forms the core of the project and defines its overall logic. Its design is based on a precise balance between material performance, air circulation, and thermal comfort. Specialized materials and integrated airflow systems were developed specifically for high-temperature and high-humidity conditions. The stove became a project within the project, re quiring a dedicated design process focused on structure, heat management, safety, and compactness.
Connecting Space
The shower and anteroom form a transitional layer between spaces. Designed for flexibility, the anteroom can be adapted through suspended and temporary elements, allowing the interior to evolve over time.
