Šárecký drak - lezecký pavilon

Project idea

A climbing pavilion at Kozákova skála in Divoká Šárka, Prague, combining climbing facilities, a public viewpoint, and background amenities for climbers. The name 'Šárecký drak' (Šárka Dragon) references climbing slang where 'drak' (dragon) refers to a dragon loop, rock dragon, and climbing dragon.

Project description

The project is located in a rocky area with numerous climbing routes in the Divoká Šárka nature reserve in Prague. The design adds suitable facilities for climbing to the site while creating a new public viewpoint for both the general public and climbers. The building features a barrier-free viewpoint, a dedicated climbing club room, and a space with fixed anchoring on a bouldering frame. The form development follows an axonometric process of shaping edges according to the rock and shelter requirements, cutting the front facade for views, and angling the roof ridge.

Technical information

The climbing pavilion is designed as a steel frame structure anchored directly into the rock below, which serves as the load-bearing foundation. The cantilever is assembled from a steel frame construction. The exterior facade is made of profiled sheet metal strips supplemented with Corten steel. Interiors are finished with birch plywood. The basic structural element is a steel profile 120 x 120 x 8 mm. Materials include birch plywood with colorless varnish, stainless steel mesh fabric, Corten steel in corrosion color, and trapezoidal sheet in RGB 48,54,60. The building contains rooms including a climbing wall (5.66 m²), climbing lounge (1.02, 5.99 m²), storage (1.03, 3.31 m²), and terrace viewpoint (2.60, 34.13 m²).

Documentation

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