Chodov house extension

A detached house in a quiet residential neighbourhood in Chodov, Prague, had previously been divided into two separate dwelling units. The brief was simple: to extend the house and transform it into a generous family home.

The main idea was to create an open and airy shared living space facing the garden, while allowing free circulation around the existing staircase and bathrooms. The kitchen was positioned so as not to obstruct this movement and, at the same time, to provide more space suitable for a larger family. The rooms facing the street remain unchanged and can be used as bedrooms, a study or a guest room. The extension also enlarges the garage with a new utility room, which doubles as storage for garden equipment.

The upper floor is dedicated entirely to bedrooms. A new master bedroom with its own facilities and direct access to a spacious roof terrace has been added. The corridor is naturally lit from both ends by windows and the glazed entrance to the terrace. A smaller staircase is introduced along the southern façade, providing easier access to both the living area and the attic. The attic is designed as a children’s playroom with space for overnight stays and a study nook within a new dormer.

The extension adds a new layer to the house without denying its original character. It is conceived as a solid rendered volume with large-format windows. Its unconventional inverted T-shaped form and the differences in floor levels are balanced by the articulation of the façades, combining light smooth render with a darker, coarser finish. Around the openings, the plinth is clad in brick-format tiles, continuing the material language of the existing base. The roof of the bedroom extension and the dormer are finished in sheet metal, giving them a lighter appearance.