Forest Pool by Mjölk architekti and Marie Vondráková sits near Liberec’s Lidové sady district, where two streams meet at a quiet location long known to locals as Lesní koupaliště. Tucked beneath towering spruces, the pool has served generations, offering icy water and a place to swim. Though its popularity endured, its infrastructure wore down over […] More
In the Nusle district of Prague, a modest courtyard gallery house has undergone a transformation that’s both sensitive and boldly contemporary. Led by Plus One Architects, the renovation of Boleslavova 3 preserves the building’s early 20th-century character while injecting it with purposeful interventions and modern spatial logic. What was once a neglected residential structure is […] More
The Czech Republic has welcomed the first two outposts of Maple Bear, the world’s largest network of Canadian bilingual schools, with the opening of Maple Bear Kindergarten in Olomouc and Maple Bear Elementary School in Brno. Designed by SOA architekti, these projects exemplify a contemporary, student-focused approach to educational architecture, translating global pedagogical values into […] More
Pavel Hnilička Architects + Planners have completed a new pavilion for the Beseda Ořechovka Tennis Club in Prague. Built at the center of the city’s Ořechovka district, the project replaces a deteriorated structure that had occupied the site for nearly half a century. The previous building, a provisional setup of prefabricated units from the 1980s, […] More
Built in 1991 by architect Michal Brix, the Křižík Pavilions originally served the General Czechoslovak Exhibition, commemorating the centenary of the 1891 Provincial Jubilee Exhibition. Placed strategically near the Industrial Palace, the structures use the sloping terrain to frame the palace as a visual anchor. Though intended as temporary, the pavilions have remained active for […] More
Architect Jan Žaloudek designed House Oskar as a home for his family and a place to live slowly. He placed it inside a Baroque garden once part of the nearby château in Kamenná Lhota, a village in South Bohemia. Ancient trees, stone walls, and the ruins of a barn remain from the site’s past. Žaloudek […] More
The apartment renovation by studio ika.architekti started with a single, uncompromising idea: create a space that feels clean, simple, and easy to live in. The owner wanted an apartment free from clutter, and that philosophy carried through from the first sketch to the final result. Even after moving in, the apartment remains completely bare, no […] More
Markéta Bromová Architekti approached the renovation of a Prague Baranova Apartment with a clear objective: rework the existing layout to accommodate two bedrooms in a compact space. While the floor plan did not allow for completely separated rooms, the studio focused on creating a comfortable, practical environment that could support the daily rhythm of a […] More
The SK Planá Sports Complex, designed by Proam Architekti, builds on the strong football culture that defines the town of Planá. For the local community, the sport plays a central role in daily life, particularly through the youth programs run by the local club. When the proposal for a new tribune and upgraded athletic facilities […] More
Villa Sidonius, designed by Stempel & Tesar architekti, rises dramatically above the sloping landscape of Černošice’s villa district. Perched on one of the neighborhood’s steepest plots, the house challenges conventional residential design through a bridge-like structure on pillars, an innovative response to the terrain’s constraints. This radical approach allows for expansive views of the Berounka […] More
The UMPRUM Technology Centre, brings a renewed sense of purpose to a once-vacant school building in Prague’s city center. The project fulfills the vision of the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (UMPRUM) to create an integrated space that unites intellectual and technological pursuits under one roof. The renovation transforms the structure into a hub for […] More
The former technical hub of the Imperial Spa has been transformed into a modern concert and multifunctional hall by Petr Hájek Architekti. Located in the atrium where the original peat-processing system once stood, the new space is equipped with cutting-edge technology, creating an adaptable venue for performances, conferences, and film screenings. The project won the […] More