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Design , and construction took two years , and the project was completed within budget .
GHAI has created a unique live-work space in the centre of Belgrade , permeated by the sounds , aromas , and lights from the cafes and piazzas below , providing its owners with a live-work apartment , in the heart of the city , which has met and exceeded expectations .
A key feature of the design is the 3.0m tall floor to ceiling timber screens , which have no visible connections , or means of connection at top or bottom . Typically , headplates and baseplate , would be used , onto which the vertical fins would be screw fixed top and bottom . Here , this is achieved through use of secret fixings developed with the joinery company , allowing continuity of the floor and ceiling planes .
Originally a fully ducted and concealed system of mechanical ventilation was proposed however difficulty in finding a suitable contractor meant that a conventional split system was used . Large vertical wall mounted radiators are concealed behind timber casings , in matching timber to the vertical screens and flush with the walls . The original windows needed to be retained as a condition of planning consent , and new motorised external window shutters were installed , replacing the old manual system .
Lighting developed with a local lighting consultant , is generous throughout , providing for a range of task , mood , and ambient lighting .
Property in this area , is provided by communal heating , in which hot water for space heating is supplied from a
centrally located district plant , activated Note : Belgrade “ Beograd ” which literally when the temperature drops below 12 translates to “ White city ” is located on the degrees Celsius for 3 consecutive days . All confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers diversions and interruptions of the heating and is capital of the former Yugoslavia . system needed to be completed in the summer months , and trades scheduled
Photography : Vladan Milisavljevic accordingly .
CONSULTANTS AND SUPPLIERS :
• Architecture and Interiors - Gordana Hay Architecture & Interiors
• Local Architect of Record – Vojislava Lopicic
• Structural Engineer – Inzininjerska Komora Srbjie
• Demolitions , walls , ceilings , floors - Ivan Djorjevic
• Kitchen , island , and units - Goran Tankosic
• Joinery , cabinetry , and wardrobes – Salih Pehlivanovic
• Lighting design & supply - LightologyLAB , Belgrade branch
• Lighting and LED - Flos
• Wall tiling to bathroom and powder room – Porcelanosa
• Kitchen counters - compact granite
• Kitchen sink & tap - stainless / steel “ Foster Quadra ”
• Kitchen appliances - “ KOBEL d . o . o .”
• Bathroom shower sets and taps by Akvabutik
• Showers - Veiga shower base with ACO drain system , custom glass enclosures
• WCS and WHBs – Akvabutik Belgrade
• Freestanding bath and taps - Emporio Gessi
• Fireplace - Ruby fires 8014 LS and granite surround by Šumadia Granit
• Joinery – Oak , walnut , and high gloss lacquered MDF
• Flooring – 22mm oak class A