atelier-r were in charge of the reconstruction project of the Helfštýn Castle, Czech’s second largest castle complex. The architects enter the remediated walls with three elements – concrete walkways, corten bridges and glass roofs creating a sightseeing routes that connect the ground with the sky. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
ov – a designed these stunning crystalline footbridges stretched between two historical buildings, forming a new symbol of the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Czech studio petrjanda/brainwok designed this stunning loft apartment by transforming the space into an abstract composition. The townscape of Zlín is integrated into the space of the apartment presenting the industrial aspect of the design. The apartment is a true celebration of minimalism respecting the aspects of minimal living space. Take a look at the […] More
Mjölk architekti turned a 1920s villa into a weekend house with a fountain that fills a lively conservatory with silver sparks of light bouncing off the water. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Czech architecture studio ORA designed a winery in a Renaissance house with a narrow courtyard enclosed by high walls that frame a magnificent view of a Capuchin garden and Znojmo’s representative courthouse. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Atelier Št?pán designed a circular church enclosing an inner universe, bathed in the light of a rainbow, an organ of communication with God. Next to the church is a triangular tower, a vertical and a horizontal, directed to the church, representing the relationship of God and His people. Discover more after the jump. More
Studio Komplits transformed a former car repair shop into a modern steak restaurant, embracing the automobile heritage of the place. The STK Restaurant authentically engages individual elements of its past through the materials and design elements, merging the heavy elements with nature. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Komon Architects recently completed the renovation project of an attic apartment in Prague, Czech Republic. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Qarta architektura designed a New lecture center for College of Polytechnics in Jihlava (VŠPJ), juxtaposing a modern concept of dynamic contemporary architecture with historical architecture of a former communist prison. Strictness, rigidity and oppressive atmosphere of the prison’s legacy is replaced by an inspiring and non-conforming environment containing fragments of history, but offering new and […] More
Prague’s riverfront, a public space of city-wide significance, underwent a first phase of a vast revitalisation project designed by petrjanda/brainwork. The project is Prague’s largest investment in public space in decades and bears a great sociocultural impact – by activating various programmes and content, the riverfront experienced a cultural and social revival, and subsequently, architectural […] More
Public Atelier and FUUZE designed an expansion of an elementary school housed in a former Baroque rectory. Giving the Baroque complex a new life, the project emphasises the interconnection of the new and the original historical elements, while clearly distinguishing them through shapes, materials and colours. Discover more after the jump. More
Atelier Tišnovka designed an extension of a gymnasium located in the area of a former Capuchin monastery. The project extends spaces of the school with required specialized classrooms, teacher’s offices and labs.The archetypal shape integrates the basic proportion features of the historical buildings of the monastery, while at the same time consistently working with contemporary means […] More