May 28, 2026

Words: Jen Renzi

Studio Plyš Creates A Compact Nail Salon That’s Big On Style In Prague

Hot Shots: Studio Plyš

founders: Lenka Vávra and Petr Vávra 
social: @studioplys 
project: NailSpot, Prague

standout: After years spent collaborating on projects—first as studio mates while studying architecture at the Czech Technical University, later as a side hustle during stints at established firms—the work-life partners launched their own practice in 2024 to realize residential and commercial work of all scales. On the smaller end of the spectrum, a snug 990-square-foot storefront for mani-pedis showcases the duo’s ability to conjure bold experiences through visual restraint. Glowy fiberglass partitions carve out functional zones and choreograph foot traffic from check-in to treatment stations, doubling as ambient illumination. “Light becomes material, dissolving the space’s real dimensions,” the pair explains. Meanwhile, the white-on-white palette instills calm—and lets nail-polish colors pop. studioplys.cz

  • Two people stand in front of a brick and concrete wall, both wearing black tops. One has arms crossed and the other has hands behind their back, looking in different directions.
    Photography by Studio Plyš.
  • A minimalist pedicure spa room with three white chairs, individual lamps, wooden stools, and soft natural light filtering through sheer curtains.
    Photography by Tomáš Slavík.
  • A modern, minimal clinic room with a white reclining chair is visible through a partially open door; illuminated vertical panels and a large potted plant are nearby.
    Photography by Tomáš Slavík.
  • A modern reception desk with a curved, ribbed white facade stands beneath a large circular pendant light in a minimalist room with illuminated wall panels.
    Photography by Tomáš Slavík.

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