Completion of the Old Town Hall

Project idea

The proposed completion of the Old Town Hall in Prague responds to the historical significance of Old Town Square and to the long-standing urban gap created after the destruction of the eastern wing of the Town Hall during the Prague Uprising in 1945.

Project description

The building is conceived in the spirit of late Brutalism and the modernist architecture of the second half of the twentieth century. Its massing is based on monumentality, simple geometric forms, and a strong vertical articulation of the facades. The structure establishes a new landmark within the square while respecting the historic skyline of Prague's Old Town and maintaining continuity with the surrounding urban fabric.

The architectural expression combines contemporary design principles with references to the original Gothic Town Hall. Tall pointed openings and arcades in the ground floor reinterpret historic motifs and reinforce the public character of the building. The light stone cladding emphasizes its representative function and creates a distinct contrast with the surrounding historic architecture.

The proposal seeks to complete one of Prague's most important public spaces while offering an alternative vision of how the Old Town Hall might have been rebuilt through the architectural language of its time.

Technical information

Year 2024, Czech Republic. The visualization shows a multi-story building with a regular structural grid, stone or light-colored cladding, and large pointed-arch arcade openings at the ground level creating a covered public passage. The building appears to be approximately 8-9 stories tall with a flat roof.

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