Prague | Podskalí 2021 public concept design tomas vacha k129 FSv ČVUT M
The aim of this project was to unlock the unused potential of an inner courtyard in central Prague. The design creates a balanced urban mix—bringing together Catholic priests, seniors, students, young families, and the upper class into a shared oasis.
The preserved skeleton of aformer functionalist garage is complemented by lightweight timber additions, forming low-energy housing for seniors and students. A second five-story residential building for young families rises from the footprint of a lower garage structure.
The entire courtyard is revitalized to support a healthy microclimate, promote social interaction, and restore meaning to a long-overlooked urban void.