Sir Prague: Linda Boronkay on Crafting a Dreamlike Hotel in the Heart of Prague
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Steeped in history yet alive with creative tension, Sir Prague is Linda Boronkay’s latest design masterpiece. This luxury hotel reimagines Neo-Renaissance architecture through the lens of contemporary interior design. Known for her ability to balance elegance with bold modernity, Boronkay fuses Prague’s Cubist geometry, Baroque romanticism and Gothic mystique into a dreamlike interior narrative that feels both timeless and unexpected. The result is a destination where heritage and innovation coexist, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, artisanal craftsmanship and a refined sense of storytelling.
In this exclusive Designeers interview, Linda Boronkay reveals the inspirations, challenges and artistry behind Sir Prague, exploring how the city’s layered history, cultural legacy and architectural richness informed one of Europe’s most captivating new hospitality design projects.
Words: designeers
AUGUST 2025
WEBSITE: boronkay.studio
INSTAGRAM: @lindaboronkay
DESIGNEERS
Let’s start with a feeling: what did you want guests to feel the moment they stepped into Sir Prague?
Linda Boronkay
We wanted guests to feel as though they’d stepped into a dreamlike luxury hotel in Prague, enveloped in comfort, curiosity, and wonder. The experience had to be both slightly surreal and quietly unexpected, steeped in the layered history of the city while reimagined through a contemporary lens.
DESIGNEERS
Prague is gothic, cubist, mystical, and a little surreal. What part of the city’s soul were you most drawn to, and how did it shape your design story?
Linda Boronkay
It was the contrasts that inspired us, the tension between sharp Cubist geometry and soft Baroque romanticism. Prague has the rare ability to feel both grounded and ethereal, and that duality shaped the entire design story. Rich materials meet crisp edges, old-world ceilings give way to sculptural forms, and the mystery of legends runs like an undertone throughout the hotel.
DESIGNEERS
This building has serious history. What were the rules you broke—and the ones you kept sacred?
Linda Boronkay
We honoured the heritage architecture of Prague by preserving the stonework, ironmongery, and soaring ceilings. Working with such history brings a reverence, but we also wanted to carve out newness. Through Cubist-inspired forms and contemporary detailing, we created moments of surprise that didn’t compete with the past but rather conversed with it.
DESIGNEERS
Your detailing is exquisite — from embroidered headboards to sculptural ironwork. Can you share a few standout artisans or suppliers who helped bring your vision to life?
Linda Boronkay
The project came alive through collaborations with extraordinary Prague-based artisans and craftspeople: local ironworkers who mastered gothic ornament, textile artists who created hand-embroidered fabrics, and a Czech artist who designed faceted sculptural forms inspired by Cubism. Every detail was a dialogue between tradition and reinvention, reinforcing Prague’s unique design identity.
“Prague reminded us that beauty doesn’t have to be perfect; it just needs to be meaningful.”
Linda Boronkay
DESIGNEERS
What were some of the most challenging or rewarding moments during the design journey of Sir Prague?
Linda Boronkay
The greatest challenge was balance: how to respect Prague’s historic architecture while introducing freshness and spirit. Yet, it was also the most rewarding. Watching the hotel evolve into a space that feels both heritage-rich and modern was nothing short of magical.
DESIGNEERS
How does this project reflect your signature as a designer? What elements feel most “you”?
Linda Boronkay
I’ve always gravitated toward contrast and storytelling. There’s a romanticism in layering materials, yet I love introducing a deliberate quirk, an unexpected element that gives a space its unique character. At Sir Prague, the blend of vintage pieces, local craft, and historical references with a cinematic touch feels deeply personal to my design philosophy.
DESIGNEERS
Your dream creative collaboration. Who would you choose, and what would you design together?
Linda Boronkay
Prague reminded us that beauty doesn’t have to be perfect, but it must be meaningful. Its textures, imperfections, and myths encouraged a more symbolic approach to design. It pushed me to be bolder in storytelling, to embrace tension, and to create spaces that feel as though they’ve lived many lives before you even arrive.
photography by
BEN ANDERS and MARTIN MORRELL
