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The laws of proportion
Written by: Klára Strouhalová
Photo by: Věroslav Sixt
Lovells, an international law firm
headquartered in one of the old wings of Slovanský dům, has created
a balanced combination of the classical and the modern in its
interior: "We offer a sense of stability, reliability, and
tradition, all in a purely contemporary style," says Thomas
Bettelheim, a managing partner.
We think our logo, etched into glass with sand, is an unobtrusive,
aesthetic presentation of the company. "Less is more" is
the rule here.
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The adroit and effective design of the reception area with
its partition,
created by
the architect Jan Lexa, brings
a fresh spirit into the old palace walls. It makes a great
impression.
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This caricature was done in 1992, one year after we opened
our Prague office.
I'm the third from the left, the only
one of the original team still here.
If there are elements of my personal life in my office,
they're pictures I've taken of my beloved Scotland.
I
spend twelve or more hours a day here, so space, light,
and quietude are paramount to me.
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Some time ago we sponsored an exhibition of works by the
Croatian painter Čečo,
and he did a couple of paintings
for us.
The receiving hall is the key point for
a law firm. Here too Jan Lexa sensitively designed this
formal area in a somewhat informal manner. We like the
spirit and elegance of the old palace, with its beautiful
windows and high ceilings, but it also needs a fresh, contemporary
image, so we fitted it with modern art and furniture.
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