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
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
The new tennis club pavilion on Macharovo square in the heart of Prague's Ořechovka district is designed as a lightweight wooden structure on columns that evokes spa gazebos. In addition to a clubhouse and café, it also offers facilities for tennis players and a green observation terrace on the roof.
Project name
Beseda Ořechovka Tennis Club
Architecture firm
Pavel Hnilička Architects+Planners
Location
Na Ořechovce 28/33a, 162 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Pavel Hnilička; Co-author: Petr Bočan
Design team
Martin Jirsa, main engineer
Collaborators
Landscape architect: Magdaléna Myšková Kaščaková. Air-conditioning: Jiří Duben. Sanitary Installations: Irena Berková. Main contractor: ARCUS-Růžička
Built area
Built-up area 130 m² Gross floor area 242 m² Usable floor area 168 m²
Environmental & MEP
Sanitary Installations: Irena Berková
Landscape
Magdaléna Myšková Kaščaková
Construction
ARCUS-Růžička
Material
Facade cladding – carbonized Nordic spruce. External wooden structure – oak glued profiles, oil paint. External paved areas and stairs – brushed concrete. Spiral staircase – steel sheet with paint. Terrace railing – stainless steel rods and stainless steel mesh. Interior furniture – oak and oil glaze. Cloakroom cladding – birch plywood, colorless paint. Floor – terrazzo
Typology
Sports Architecture › Pavilion
The expansion of the Montessori Elementary School Duhovka has increased its capacity while significantly enhancing comfort for both students and teachers. The project prioritized functionality, natural lighting, and high-quality acoustics.
Project name
Duhovka Elementary School
Location
Nad Kajetánkou 134/9, 169 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Design team
Radek Lampa, Libor Hrdoušek, Kateřina Havlová, Hana Púčeková, Oksana Džabarjan, Oleg Kovalyuk, Jana Věnečková, David Skalický
Collaborators
Custom-made furniture: klrink. Lighting supplier: ZG Lighting Czech Republic. Wooden support system: KASPER CZ
Built area
Built-up area 1,093 m² existing building 404 m² gymnasium extension Gross floor area 7,210 m² Usable floor area 381 m² gymnasium extension 1,099 m² classroom extension
Material
Alucobond, special sandwich panels – facade. Vinyl – floor. Wood wool board – ceiling. Laminated MFD boards – furniture. Ceramics – bathroom tiling.
Typology
Educational Architecture › School
McCann's advertising agency is located in an exceptional building in Prague’s Riegrovy Sady Park. The client’s vision was to create a new space that would facilitate communication throu-ghout the agency and seamlessly unify all floors into a cohesive whole.
Project name
McCann Prague Offices
Architecture firm
Atelier Kunc Architects
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Michal Kunc
Design team
Michal Matějíček, Jana Šandallová
Interior design
Michal Kunc, Michal Matějíček, Jana Šandallová
Material
Wood, Concrete, Glass Partitions, Acoustic Panels
Typology
Commercial › Office
The reconstruction of a courtyard gallery building in Prague's Nusle district.
Project name
Boleslavova 3
Architecture firm
Plus One Architects
Location
Boleslavova 141/3, Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Petra Ciencialová, Kateřina Průchová, Tereza Thérová
Collaborators
Consultant: Henceforth. General contractor: PBW group. Artwork: Kamila Najbrtová. Art object: Lucie Jindrák Skřivánková
Client
Developer: Castle Rock Investments
Typology
Residential Building › Apartments
The design of Kabelovna seamlessly integrates raw original elements with new features, creating an inspiring and flexible workspace characterized by exposed brick walls and reinforced concrete beams.
Project name
Kabelovna: Mar.s Base
Architecture firm
mar.s architects
Location
Dělnická 27, 170 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Martin Šenberger
Design team
Romana Šteflová
Collaborators
Bespoke lights designer: Vojtěch Kálecký. Furniture and accessories supplier: Marslab
Material
Original building materials in their purest form. Epoxy floor trowel
