šarkauskai architecture atelier revives this 1862 apartment in vilnius

šarkauskai architecture atelier has revived a derelict apartment originally built in 1862, restoring original detailing whilst updating it for a modern family. the interior design of the apartment was aimed at releasing its space from the past oppressive stage, its glamor and magnificence marking the peak of bourgeoisie times. in its place a new space encourages an easy flow throughout the entire apartment, revealing the prospect of multiplicity and the depth of the premises.

šarkauskai architecture atelier has created openings in the old walls which are cut in such a way that the new space is adapted to modern family life, but at the same time leaving a mark of the old structure of the plan. only one new partition is designed in the apartment, which is at the same time a wardrobe and an engineering communications collector.

on the one side it holds kitchen, on the other side it serves the needs of the bathroom, and on the top it supports entresol for larger things to store. inside the apartment there is only one door for bathroom which has a hole for pets.

the bathroom is abstract, its image almost does not give out the function. all accessories are integrated, the sink is located in the niche of the former window. while standing in the shower, through the open door, you can see the entire length of the apartment, at the end of which the view is extended by a mirror.

all original authentic decorations have been preserved: panel parquet, ceiling decoration, door frames. furniture, lamps and switches were made by the residents themselves. the project marks a new and bright stage in the whole building life, along with the young families that are starting up there.