| OFFICE SPACE >
Law and order
Written by: René Jakl
Photo by: René Jakl
 |
 |
| Karel Fiala |
During the days of the First Republic,
seamstress workshops were situated here. Today it houses the
headquarters of the law office of Fiala, Profous, Maisner & Company.
Partner Karel Fiala explains that its look as of 2001 is the
result of a cooperative effort between architect Radan Hubička
and the partners of the law office who were not deterred by its
strictly functionalist concept.
The long table in the conference room has a top made of
one solid piece, but it stands on only four small legs.
It is not necessary for there to be any other decorative
items or paintings on the walls - it is an artistic work
in and of itself.
|
This original conference table was also designed by Radan
Hubička.
|
The minimalist wall unit of shelves was quite complex in
terms of construction. To make it more alive, I put a plant
underneath and an architect chose the stylish pot. Four
men strained to carry it.
|
My work desk, at which I started as an attorney, stands
out from the otherwise unified whole. I wasn't able to
give it up as I have a personal relationship with it.
|
The reception area is a space for initial communication.
Clients must get a certain feeling of quality and refinement,
but at the same time they must not be overwhelmed. A porous
Persian travertine gives the functional solution a warm,
natural element.
|
We knocked down the classic door and now the glass walls
accentuate the effect of the long hall. The orange evokes
a feeling of innovation.
|
|
