PROSTĚ PARKUJ - PARKING HOUSE PROSTĚJOV

Project idea

The core idea of the project is the design of a new parking house that goes beyond its common utilitarian function and becomes a fully-fledged public space. The goal is for this building to act as an initiator for the revitalization of the adjacent brownfield near the Local Railway Station in Prostějov. The project connects the city center with the newly defined area using a new pedestrian footbridge, minimizes traffic collisions, and revives the surroundings of historical buildings by integrating new public functions, such as a bistro, a summer cinema, and a sports ground.

Project description

The project focuses on the design of two new buildings near the Local Railway Station in Prostějov, while the existing historical buildings are adapted into a restaurant with accommodation, a post office, and a police base. The dominant feature is a public multifunctional parking house, which, alongside the parking area itself, integrates a bistro, a rooftop pumptrack, and generous public stairs. These also serve as an auditorium for a "silent" summer cinema using wireless headphones to eliminate surrounding urban noise. The second new building is a separate parking structure dedicated to the Czech Police, featuring a private rooftop sports ground and a relaxation area for staff.

Technical information

The building is structurally and expansionally divided into two separate parts. The parking house itself utilizes an open timber frame (300x300 mm columns, 600 mm CLT beams), allowing for large spans. Although current Czech fire safety regulations present a legislative challenge for the construction of large-scale timber parking structures, the design is guided by proven international practice. The concept relies on successful implementations in Germany, where this structural system is safely and commonly used – an example being the Bad Aibling Parkhaus. The facade consists of wooden louvers with a variable rotation angle. The bistro facilities and public stairs are made of insulated reinforced concrete (200 mm walls, 200x200 mm columns). To optimize traffic flow, the lower level is sunk 1.3 m below ground level. The total usable area is 5,450 sq m and the building is fully wheelchair accessible via an elevator.

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