The Vyšehrad Railway Bridge embodies the tension between heritage and progress, a dilemma faced by historic cities worldwide. As a vital infrastructural link and cultural landmark within Prague’s UNESCO-listed urban fabric, its proposed demolition has sparked debate. However, an independent coalition of experts presents a compelling alternative—one...
Project name
Preservation of the Vyšehrad Railway Bridge
Architecture firm
Ian Firth [COWI] + Andreas Galmarini [WaltGalmarini]
Design team
Feasibility study: Ian Firth [COWI] + Andreas Galmarini [WaltGalmarini]. Third rail and urban surrounding design, local project coordination: Petr Tej [Bridge Structures] + Marek Kopeć [baugruppe]
Collaborators
Initiator: Vyšehrad Bridge Foundation (Nadační fond pro záchranu Vyšehradského železničního mostu) Initiator’s contact: Jan Havlíček, jan.havlicek; Night drone visualization: Monolot
Visualization
Michal Slusar | SDAR., Night drone visualization: Monolot
Typology
Preservation of Bridge
Bunker V37 is a project that presents a transformation of old military bunkers built on the former territory of Czechoslovakia before WWII. Around 10 000 fortresses of the so called “Řopík” bunkers were built in a network along the borders of Czechoslovakia. Today most of them are unused and run down.
Project name
Bunker V37 transformation
Architecture firm
Lasovsky Johansson Architects
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Hanna Johansson, Juráš Lasovský
Design team
Juráš Lasovský, Hanna Johansson, Sang Yeun Lee
Collaborators
STUDIO-SANG; This project was supported by the Danish Arts Foundation
Visualization
STUDIO-SANG
Typology
Residential › Cabin
An international architectural and urban design competition has been launched through a unique collaboration between private investors, the Capital City of Prague, and the Prague 1 municipality.
Organizer
RaumScape – International Architectural and Urban Design Competition
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Open to qualified architecture, landscape, and urban design professionals worldwide
Register
https://cceamoba.cz/en/competitions/ric
Awards & Prizes
CZK 2.4 million (approx. €95,900)
Entries deadline
June 2, 2025
Venue
Miloš Forman Square, Prague, Czech Republic
The Křižík Pavilions, built in 1991 according to the design by architect Michal Brix, were originally intended only as temporary structures for the General Czechoslovak Exhibition. However, even after more than thirty years, they remain an important part of Prague's Exhibition Grounds.
Project name
Reconstruction of the Křižík Pavilions
Architecture firm
Výstaviště Praha
Location
Výstaviště 170 00, 170 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings
Design team
Ondřej Píhrt, Štefan Šulek, Ondřej Laciga, Kateřina Luftová, Štěpán Tomš, Matěj Střecha, Vendulka Vaněčková, Pavel Dostal Original building architect: Michal Brix
Collaborators
Landscape architect: Greenville. Structural engineer: Piada. Technical consultancy: DEKPROJEKT. Fire safety: A1 systém. EZS / EPS: Sára servis. Smoke and heat extraction: Colt International. Greenery and irrigation supply: Pražské služby. Construction of Pavilions: Konsit. Roof construction including surfaces: Tost
Structural engineer
Piada
11 rooms on the floor plan of an average apartment.
Project name
More Than Meets the Eye
Architecture firm
No Architects
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Studio Flusser
Principal architect
Jakub Filip Novák, Daniela Baráčková, Veronika Amiridis Menichová
Collaborators
Construction work: RekoLux STAV. Joinery work: ATIN – atypické interiéry. Steel door: Antos manufaktura
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
oak parquet floors, ceramic tiles and floor tiles, joinery products – varnished MDF, oak veneer and solid wood, artificial stone, textile upholstery, locksmith and glass products - glass wall, furniture elements
Typology
Residential › Apartment
We love Scandinavia, Nordic style, tones of beige and white, combinations of grids, structures and natural materials. We love living in nature. And all this was reflected in the realization of a bungalow in East Bohemia.
Project name
Bungalow in East Bohemia
Architecture firm
Atelier Kunc Architects
Principal architect
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař, Pavol Sojka
Design team
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař, Pavol Sojka
Interior design
Atelier Kunc Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
Bleached oak, travertine tiles, beige plasters, black frames of the glazed exterior walls and columns, stone
Typology
Residnetial › House
Modern Asian café with a unique concept focused on serving matcha. The honest approach to matcha preparation is matched by the interior design. Natural and true materials define the atmosphere of the place.
Architecture firm
Ateliér Jiřího Lukáše
Location
Jana Želivského 2934/2b, 130 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings
Principal architect
Jiří Lukáš, Magda Sobotková
Collaborators
Construction project: Hakulin Architects, Gastro: Matyáš Merta, Main contractor: Stavdex, Joinery and ironwork: Vagunda Interier Design, HVAC: AirProject, Textile accessories: Ivana Kupfová, Lighting supplier: U1 Lighting
Construction
Hakulin Architects
Material
Polished concrete – floor. Oak – furniture, bar, built-in wardrobes. Stainless steel – bar, light semi-cabinets. Linen – curtains. Concrete screeds – wall finishes
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
In the north of Bohemia, in the area of pine forests and sandpits, a beautiful bungalow was raised; a dwelling full of light, whose concept perfectly blurs the differences between indoors and garden, between exterior and interior.
Project name
Live like on a beautiful holiday
Architecture firm
Atelier Kunc Architects
Location
Lhota, North Bohemia, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař
Design team
Michal Kunc, Petr Tesař
Collaborators
Michal Sůva, Dan Pospíšil
Landscape
Dana Makrlíková
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction
STAMURA s.r.o.
Material
Brick and reinforced concrete supported by steel pillars, wood, sheet metal, sandstone, glass, plaster, wooden floors and ceramic tiling
Typology
Residential › House
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