Atakarchitekti

In the Czech centre of Vratislavice, the new IGI Library by atakarchitekti uses a former Roman Catholic Rectory building combined with a new build extension to house a new library and a multifunctional hall, club facilities, and a maternity centre. A new piazzetta inspired by the surrounding historic fabric is formed between the two buildings.  Caption The original character of the Rectory is largely retained, with its deep foundations allowing for a semi-recessed floor. The excavation further allows daylight through generous portals, with an excavated pit forming the base for a new plaza.  Tomáš Souček The ground floor of the existing building accommodates the club facilities, with the upper floo... En savoir plus