Fresh tips from the real estate market, interviews and lifestyle gems

The exceptional new building, Dom Oskar in Kamenná Lhota, was named the overall winner of the 10th anniversary edition of the Interior of the Year 2024 awards. It was designed by MgA. Jan Žaloudek. Finalists included, for example, the ČTK Press Center, and among the winners were a combined kindergarten and senior living facility, as well as an interestingly renovated prefabricated apartment building. The results were announced on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague.

The awards for the 10th anniversary edition of “Interior of the Year” were designed by the DECHEM studio, founded by the creative and life partners Michaela Tomišková and Jakub Janďourek. Currently, they most enjoy “breathing new life” into shards from failed products and, under the guidance of the BOMMA glassworks, transforming them into original lighting objects. It was during this creative period that they produced the eleven original pieces that the winners took home from the awards ceremony.

LEXXUS NORTON has long established itself as a key player in the Prague real estate market, providing comprehensive services to residential project developers. Thanks to its in-depth knowledge of the local market, personalized approach, in-house analytics department, and internal marketing agency, the company offers effective support at every stage of a project—from initial analysis, through project setup, pricing, and turnkey marketing, all the way to the final sale.

Today we met with Miroslav Florek, the founder and chief innovator of the SMARTPANEL building system. Florek, who has more than 13 years of experience as a construction consultant, developed this system in response to the problems he regularly encountered on construction sites.

The set includes a number of private interiors, as well as the ČTK Press Center, Prague’s Hotel Evropa (W Prague), a number of schools, and a large number of restaurants and shops, as well as interesting offices.

In 2024, the Prague residential market saw a significant rise in sales of new flats, with demand buoyed by falling mortgage rates and economic stabilisation. However, the supply of new housing remains limited and prices have reached record levels. What factors have influenced market developments and what can we expect in 2025?

Oman is becoming one of the fastest-growing destinations for property investors. Ten years ago, it was regarded as a hidden gem of the Arabian Peninsula, but it is now clear that it is a key player in the luxury residential property sector. The growing influx of foreign capital, a stable economy and a strategic location make the country a magnet for investors and those who appreciate an exclusive lifestyle.

There aren’t many homes that possess genuine charm. Amongst that select few is undoubtedly the First Republic-era villa in Prague’s Hřebenky district, which is currently seeking a new owner. Built in 1912 to a design by architect František Kavalír, and thanks to a recent renovation, it offers not only a strong sense of place but also a very high standard of comfort in keeping with contemporary living standards.