The corner of the Ohrada crossroad was transformed into a new, pleasant square moving the public space of the Koněvova Street - the main artery connecting Žižkov with the city centre - up to the next level. The new public space is articulated by the dynamic architecture of the new building and the existing street pattern. The new square offers opportunities for a range of social activities from “farmers' markets” and street concerts to meeting with neighbours.
The apartment building will provide quality housing with excellent transport accessibility near the Vítkov Park. The green semi-public courtyard will provide space for relaxation and leisure time for residents and locals alike. The semi-private front gardens, balconies and terraces with a view of Parukářka, Židovské pece, Invalidovna, the Jewish memorial and park in Vítkov will become a quality addition to the existing locality. The future residents of the apartments and neighbours of the wider area will appreciate amenities that have been lacking in the area for the long time - a new grocery store offering a full range of convenience goods and a selection of cafés and restaurants along the street front.
Public surveys suggest that in general Prague citizens do not object to new development; however this is often not the case, if it is in their neighbourhood which can then lead to protest. The public consultation of the Ohrada building generated a positive response from the residents of neighbouring apartment buildings and houses early in 2020. The audience said: “It has to be said that it is a very nice, city-forming project”. The participants of the public consultation appreciated the comprehensive approach of the architects and the developer, the preservation and improvement of the current car parking area, new square and better connection of Koněvova Street with Vítkov Park.
I am the registered architect and university teacher, the working architect lacking theory who thus (occasionally) creates it (on his own); the principal, conceptual architect, visionary, philosophy and sociology adept and planner. I am interested not only in buildings and interiors but also in complex development of localities and settlements, public area and always holistic approach. With thirty years of experience, I am the partner to rely on in any type of project. I am occasional yachter, skier, snowboarder, biker and kick-boxer and a father of four children.I am the registered architect and university teacher, the working architect lacking theory who thus (occasionally) creates it (on his own); the principal, conceptual architect, visionary, philosophy and sociology adept and planner. I am interested not only in buildings and interiors but also in complex development of localities and settlements, public area and always holistic approach. With thirty years of experience, I am the partner to rely on in any type of project. I am occasional yachter, skier, snowboarder, biker and former kick-boxer and a father of four children.
Pavel Hřebecký
I have worked for the studio for many years at various positions from a new entrant to the head architect. I manage projects from construction design to project implementation documentation. I like having a break from administrative issues related to job orders and designing and I create CG graphics and architectural visualization. I cooperated with my colleagues on creation of the master plan of the South Port in Helsinki, the New Landhauska Apartment Building, New Žižkov Centre, U Milosrdných Apartment Building and many other projects.
I started to work for the studio in 2015, completely unaware of architectural practice. From “flower-watering” girl I have moved up to the position of the architect and designer. Together with my colleagues I have created the design of the New Landhauska Apartment Building and I also contributed to the design of New Žižkov Centre.
Kseniya Bahdanovich
