Czech design

Nestled amidst the historical enchantment of Prague, the architectural masterpiece that is the Czech National Library stands as a testament to the profound connection between history, literature, and the serene allure of an architectural garden. Rooted in the rich tapestry of Prague’s past, this library transcends the conventional notions of a repository of books. It is a living tribute to the city’s cultural heritage, where every architectural detail echoes the whispers of history and invites visitors into a calm haven for intellectual exploration. Caption The Czech National Library unfolds as a literary sanctuary within a city park, its architectural design seamlessly blending the realms of literature and nature. Here, t... More

The authors approached the complete reconstruction of a spacious apartment in Klatovy, Czech Republic, with care worthy of the treatment of family silver. It is located in an apartment building from the 1930s, which was built by the great-grandfather of one of the authors of the design, Zeno Fifka. Moreover, the house remained in the family's ownership to this day, and the renovation was also carried out for close relatives, a young family of four. Honza Zima Thanks to the mutual trust and understanding between designers and clients it was possible to create an unusual family home with many atypical features. "The main intention of the design was to give the apartment some spatial generosity and to further support the modernist First-... More

KOMA Modular is a Czech manufacturing company that is the leader in the Czech modular market. The modular KOMA system is a complex building system that can be used as temporary and easily movable buildings, but also as permanent buildings. Their products are situated in city centers or industrial zones all around the world. In 2015, KOMA Modular in cooperation with the Czech architectural studio CHYBIK + KRISTOF designed and produced the Czech pavilion for the world exhibition EXPO in Milan. The modular pavilion was awarded the bronze medal for architecture and innovations. As it is a modular building, it was possible to disassemble the entire pavilion and transport it back to the Czech Republic after the exhibition. KOMA Modular decided t... More

Apartment - Mnisek Pod Brdy Project Year : 2019 Location: 252 10 Mníšek pod Brdy, Czechia Published by: 2prostory   More

Pecka Playscape represents a fusion between a playground, a sculpture park and an educational trail, designed on a monumental scale and set in the midst of the enchanting landscape of Krkonoše National Park.Authors‘ reportThe Pecka Playscape is a unique set of play elements and installations on the boundary between sculpture and folly located at 1062 meters above sea level. The main impulse that initiated this project was to motivate both parents and children to enjoy the outdoors. To spend time in a forest while breathing fresh mountain air and to encourage them to be in contact with natural materials such as wood, water and stone. We designed all the playscape elements so that they are in harmony with the original landscape whil... More

Brief description: a restaurant specialized in lasagne, Korunní 35, Prague 2A bistro specialized in Italian lasagne is situated in Korunní street, at the district Královské Vinohrady, Prague. Former grocery store is characterized with its large display windows and light interior. Each part of lasagne is prepared directly in the bistro, either in the kitchen which is linked to the place with a large opening, or on the counter in the restaurant, which constitutes the central element of the bistro.There are 2 horizontals – the floor and the ceiling – which are crucial parts of the visual design of the interior. The floor is combined of oak parquets, stained in dark shade and composed in standard tree structure; and white tiling and pavement of... More

Moravské Náměstí is a busy square in the centre of Brno, and a vibrant center of Brno’s social life. As it lies right on the Brno ring road boulevard, inspired by the Ringstraße in Vienna, thousands of people walk and drive through it every day. Few of them, however, realize the historical complexity of the spacious area, which used to be part of the city’s fortification system from 1243, a Nazi center during the war, and memorial sites . Last summer, the square gained another historical chapter when it was temporarily redesigned by the Brno architecture studio CHYBIK + KRISTOF, to hold the needs of the multigenre festival “Meeting Brno.” The festival’s theme was the notion of European unity, as it is currently greatly endang... More

The café is the core of NoD experimental culture space. Our goal was to refurbish the interior to attract daytime coffee shop visitors.Our proposal is amplifying an early 20th century atmosphere whilst keeping the NoD signature; the pompous central bar under the floating Jiri David’s Golden bones sculpture and the elevated seating area. The original ornate molding is being continued with a new one which we cascade all around the hall. The smoked oak parquet, the white mosaic at the bar, and the traditional coffee shop chairs, accompanied by the brass elements, refers to the era of the foundation of the house.Products:Central bar tiles: Mutina - RombiniWorktop: Technistone – Noble CarraraChairs and stools: Ton – Chair 56, Armchair 24, Stool... More