The first children’s hospice in the Czech Republic. Providing palliative and respite care, rehabilitation, therapy, and, above all, comprehensive support for families in difficult life situations. It is a refuge, a place for experiencing the hardest moments and finding peace and acceptance of one’s fate.
Project name
Children's Hospice House for Julia
Architecture firm
ČTYŘSTĚN
Location
Trtílkova 297/5, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings, Pavel Barták
Principal architect
Tomáš Págo, Milan Joja, Karel Kubza
Design team
Martina Fojtíková, Nikola Korábová, building design. Tereza Minárová, Monika Mozolová, interiors. Roman Koplík, civil engineering, construction.
Collaborators
Structural engineering: Ateliér LIPROJEKT. Fire safety solutions: Staviař. Sanitary infrastructure: Projekt 315. Ventilation: Michal Kysilka. Heating and cooling technology, high voltage electrical: TPS Projekt. 2 Low voltage electrical: Alexa-projekce. Pool technology: CENTROPROJEKT GROUP, Berndorf Bäderbau. Lake: Small lake. Lightning protection: Jiří Kozlovský. Traffic and transport: Rostislav Beneš. General contractor: UNISTAV CONSTRUCTION. Atypical built-in furniture, wooden cladding, terraces: Sollus nábytek. Polished plasters: Qualibau. Lighting: ATEH, www.ateh.eu, Bretricon. Sanitary partitions: ADI interiér. Monolithic load-bearing construction: GEMO. Green roof: Flora Urbanica. Interior doors and glazed walls: Mirror. Soil grouting and tree pruning: Urban Forestry
Built area
Built-up area 1,841 m²; Gross floor area 2,712 m²; Usable floor area 2,101 m²
Design year
architectural design 2019, project 2020-21
Structural engineer
Ateliér LIPROJEKT
Landscape
Marek Holán, landscape architect, exteriors
Lighting
Jiří Kozlovský; ATEH, Bretricon
Construction
UNISTAV CONSTRUCTION
Material
Raw Concrete – Ceilings, Vestibule, Elevator Shaft, Skylights, Staircases. Larch Bio-Boards – Exterior Façade Cladding. Oak Wood – Terraces. Large-Format Frameless Glazing – Window Openings. Wooden Window And Door Frames. Polished Plaster – Windowsills, Roof Overhangs. Granite Paving – Outdoor Walking Surfaces. Drop Concrete – Walking Surfaces In The Atrium. Veneered MDF/Particle Board – Interior Built-In Furniture, Interior Doors.
Client
Dům pro Julii, City of Brno
Typology
Healthcare Center
Renovation of 1930s Prague apartment inspired by its original aesthetic.
Project name
1930s Apartment
Architecture firm
Studio COSMO
Location
Bubeneč, Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Tereza Kabelková
Principal architect
Jiří Kabelka, Tereza Kabelková
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Oak – Floors, Furniture. Lacquered MDF – Furniture. Stained Plywood – Furniture
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Signal Festival takes over Prague Castle: Video mapping and installations turn the Prague Castle District into an art zone.
Title
Signal Festival 2024
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
www.signalfestival.com
Organizer
Signal Festival
Date
From October 10 to 13, 2024
Venue
Prague, Czech Republic
The contemporary weekend house is designed to harmonize with the idyllic landscape of the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area. The design respects the historically rich environment and natural beauty of the region, while providing a tranquil retreat connected to the surrounding countryside.
Project name
Weekend House in Bohemian Paradise
Architecture firm
NEW HOW architects
Location
Hrubá Skála, Liberec Region, Czech Republic
Principal architect
David Zámečník
Built area
Built-up area 125 m²; Usable floor area 114 m²
Construction
General construction contractor. Piles contractor: Geoindustrie
Material
Wood, Metal, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The design is simple, transparent, but perfectly detailed and uses only a few high-quality materials. We avoid all substitutes. The interior invites closer inspection and invites touching.
Project name
Gentleman Store
Architecture firm
ORA [interior design], třiarchitekti [refurbishment project]
Location
Karlínské náměstí 209/9, Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Jan Veisser, Jan Hora, Barbora Hora [ORA]. David Mareš, Ivona Náterová [třiarchitekti]
Design team
Maroš Drobňák, Klára Mačková, Klarisa Ach-Hübner, Pavla Večeřová, Oskar Madro
Built area
Usable floor area 265 m²
Material
Honed concrete, Steel bars, Steel sheets, Solid oak wood
Typology
Commercial › Store
The construction site originally housed three structures from different periods: a dismantled pavilion from a former shooting range, a substation, and a recently added elevator that serves the adjacent historic building. Our design was shaped not only by the client's requirements but also by several constraints.
Project name
Art Studios of the Faculty of Education
Location
Poříčí 7, 603 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Photography
Studio Flusser
Principal architect
Michal Palaščak
Design team
Karolína Burešová, Jan Flídr
Built area
Built-up area: 141 m². Gross floor area: 320 m². Usable floor area: 300 m²
Material
Concrete – construction of the building. Organic fine-grained modelling render – facade. Epoxy coating – floor
Client
Masaryk University in Brno
Typology
Educational Architecture
The prestigious INSPIRELI Schindler's Ark Competition has proudly announced its finalists, showcasing remarkable talent from around the world. Out of 243 participants, representing 28 countries, 150 visionary projects were submitted, culminating in the selection of 30 outstanding finalists.
Written by
Marina Vahalova
Photography
Courtesy of INSPIRELI AWARDS, Ark_finalist_Ana Belén Juárez, Emilia Gutiérrez González
The new visitor center with a bus stop serves as one of the two main access points to the Pustevny mountain saddle. By considering both the transportation and natural context, we soften and enrich what was previously a purely utilitarian space. The project creates a refined and welcoming entry to an important location.
Project name
Pustevny Gateway
Architecture firm
Henkai Architekti
Location
Prostřední Bečva 768, 756 56 Prostřední Bečva, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Daniel Baroš, Michal Vašek, Jan Šimíček
Built area
293 m² building; Gross floor area 186 m² building; Usable floor area 164 m² building
Collaborators
Traffic solutions: Milan Koňař. Statics: STATIC Solution [Tomáš Fremr, Martin Lecián]. Main contractor: Navláčil stavební firma. Subcontractor: Jiří Blažek. Interior contactor: Kraus Joinery
Material
Stone, sandstone – running and walking surfaces. 2 Wood, spruce – load-bearing structure. Wallachian shingle, larch – facade lining. Oak planks – interior floor, terrace floor. Oak beams – benches
Client
The Municipality of Prostřední Bečva