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A library named after Milan Kundera opens in Brno
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A library named after Milan Kundera opens in Brno

The institute opened its doors in the building of Morva Library in Brno on the 1st of April, the 94th birthday of the world-famous Czech writer. Born in Brno in 1929, Milan Kundera emigrated to France in 1975 and has lived there ever since. He has won numerous literary prizes
If you thought that waiting for a bus was boring...
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If you thought that waiting for a bus was boring...

An ingenious solution was found in Kobeřice, near the city of Brno. For this village of seven hundred inhabitants, architects at Atelier Walter designed a multifunctional wonder where you can spend your waiting time with a little sightseeing. Atelier Walter has designed a compact bus stop that, despite its size,
Arches and historical references give the character of this ice cream parlor in Brno
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Arches and historical references give the character of this ice cream parlor in Brno

Located in the center of Brno, in an old apartment building on Minoritská Street, this small and simple interior with historical references is a delight for ice cream lovers: the Czech city has a new, cozy ice cream parlor. Here it is! The interior design of the Ještě Jednu ice
Interested in the region’s modern and contemporary architecture? Look for these databases
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Interested in the region’s modern and contemporary architecture? Look for these databases

Assorted architectural collections not only offer the professionals resources for research and references for buildings of the future, but they also give the general public great opportunities to explore cities and go on long walks and present the tourists exciting places that are not mainstream in the slightest. We have
A historic part of Brno is transformed into a vibrant community space by CHYBIK + KRISTOF
architecture

A historic part of Brno is transformed into a vibrant community space by CHYBIK + KRISTOF

Mendel Square in Brno is being renovated as part of a larger urban development project. How can a transportation hub be transformed into a vibrant community space while also paying attention to the architectural heritage surrounding the square? CHYBIK + KRISTOF, the architects responsible for the renovation of the square, came
Yoga studio without clichés | RO_aR architects
architecture

Yoga studio without clichés | RO_aR architects

Located in Brno, this postindustrial building has come to a new life under the name Yoga Garden and Art Gallery Brno thanks to the careful redesign by RO_aR architects. With the reimagined structures and renovated materials, the architects aspired for an honest and no-frills architectural style, mixing architectural heritage
A Brutalist bus station was renewed in Brno | CHYBIK + KRISTOF
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A Brutalist bus station was renewed in Brno | CHYBIK + KRISTOF

The architects of CHYBIK + KRISTOF breathed new life into the building of Brno’s Zvonarka Central Bus Terminal, preserving its brutalist structure. The Zvornaka Central Bus Terminal, built in 1988, is one of the remarkable examples of the Czech Brutalist architectural heritage, but the building has been increasingly deteriorating over
Modern churches | TOP 5
architecture

Modern churches | TOP 5

How can churches be kept relevant in a technology and information-centric world? Perhaps the answer to this question was sought by the architects who created the top buildings in our selection today. We will guide you to five modern shrines in Eastern Europe where the noise of the outside world
An old warehouse gives impetus to the industrial district in Brno | DADA Distrikt
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An old warehouse gives impetus to the industrial district in Brno | DADA Distrikt

Located in the old industrial district of Brno in the Czech Republic, this former storage facility was renovated as a residential complex by the architecture firm, KOGAA. The project not only provides housing—it also attempts to boost the community and the neighborhood with various methods. In Europe, real estate
Brutalist heritage preservation focused on people | Chybik+Kristof
architecture

Brutalist heritage preservation focused on people | Chybik+Kristof

Architect studio Chybik+Kristof volunteered to design the renovation of Zvonařka Central Bus Terminal in Brno, thus reaffirming their commitment to preserving the Brutalist heritage and satisfying the needs of society. Located in the center of Brno, Czech Republic, Zvonařka Central Bus Terminal was built between 1984 and 1988 in
Hua Hua Architects | Gastro Safe Zone
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Hua Hua Architects | Gastro Safe Zone

Czech HUA HUA Architects intends to bring gastro businesses back to life with new public furniture and a grid-like public space system, thus making public space use in Brno safer. The Gastro Safe Zone initiative started off in March 2020, around the time when a lockdown was imposed in the