In collaboration with the architectural studio ZOAA, we created the modern Origin Prague hotel, which features 81 designer rooms across two buildings, categorized into nine distinct types. The hotel also includes a green courtyard and a fitness center, housed in what was once a stable.
During the renovation, we placed great emphasis on preserving the building’s historical character. Working alongside heritage conservation authorities, we restored original structural elements, historic vaulted ceilings, and paintings, while applying the principle of upcycling. We sought to repurpose materials already present in the building; for instance, the original wooden flooring now forms the ceilings of the hotel rooms, and the historic bricks—once cleaned—have been reintegrated into the interior.
At the same time, we incorporated modern technology and amenities to ensure a high level of comfort for our guests. The rooms feature high-quality soundproofing, air conditioning, heat-recovery ventilation, modular lighting, premium Magniflex mattresses, and terrazzo bathrooms accented with copper details. The hotel also offers smart self-check-in and electronic room access.
A key element of the hotel’s concept is the “Seven Hidden Places of Prague” project. We selected seven lesser-known locations and wove their stories into the hotel’s interior design and the overall guest experience. Illustrator Karel Citta, from the studio Drawetc, created original illustrations for the headboards, common areas, and a mural in the courtyard. Additionally, in collaboration with us, director David Ondříček produced seven short films that showcase each of these locations. Origin Prague thus combines the building’s history, contemporary architecture, Czech creative work, and modern technology with an original concept for discovering Prague.
