Isn’t the coffee better from your favorite mug, and an attractive plate makes lunch even better? In connection with our TASTE thematic month, we’ve rounded up
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Traditional Czech crystal with a modern identity
The contemporary Bohemia Jihlava that has dominated global crystal trends since 1845, has been given a new, modern identity. The visual identity of the Czech brand
Growing roots on the edge
Most people who choose to live in the countryside have never lived outside the big city before. Lukáš Pumpr and Petr Polák’s blog “Na okraj” (which
House for a photographer
Located in the village of Valašská Bystřice, in the Czech Beskydy Protected Landscape Area, this apartment house was built according to ValArch ateliér’s design. The new
The tallest building of the Czech Republic will be more than just a simple skyscraper
Deeply rooted in the historical context of the Czech industrial city of Ostrava, Ostrava Tower rethinks the typology of skyscrapers. Designed by the architectural firm CHYBIK
A lookout that pays tribute to bobsleigh racers
Designed by Mjölk architekti’s team, the slightly futuristic lookout was inspired by the surrounding landscape and its history. It stands on a rocky peak of the
Young designers are welcome to apply until the end of February! | Zlin Design Week
Zlin Design Week comes back in May in the Czech Republic, with the 13th edition of the international Best in Design competition to support new talent.
Modern lifestyle in a turn-of-the-century villa
The history of this Czech villa dates back to 1906, and was designed by architect František Buldr. It has been inhabited by writer F. X. Šalda
A walk over a Czech quarry
In the eastern part of the Czech town of Horní Bečva, in the area of the Beskids National Nature Park, is an abandoned quarry hill, surrounded
Family home from an old mill
“It should be fresh but also unpretentious”—this thought guided the renovation plans of this mill in the Czech Republic. The Stempel & Tesař architekti studio was
Inspiring spaces for yoga lovers | TOP 5
To relax in a pavilion hidden in nature, to meditate in an industrial building, isolated from the noise of the city, or to immerse yourself in
Between applied and fine art: the collectible design objects of Jiří Krejčiřík
Contextualization, careful attention to design process and detail are combined in the work of Jiří Krejčiřík, who lives and works in Prague. The Czech designer takes
Giant iceberg installation built in an office building in Prague
The Czech lighting specialist LASVIT has dreamed up its biggest artwork in Europe to date for an office building in Prague. The Iceberg is a 463-square-meter
Turning a neglected underpass into an outdoor sports park
The Czech U/U studio has set out to revitalize the neglected underpasses of Prague’s Vltavská metro station: the once no-go area will have a chance to
Monumental crystal compositions: a collaboration between BOMMA and Rückl
This time, BOMMA presents its latest collection called Metamorphosis together with the long-standing brand Rückl. The new crystal luminaires designed by Rony Plesl combine the traditional
