MU.KA - Muzeum současného umění Karlín

Project idea

A contemporary art museum in the Karlín district of Prague, creating a new cultural landmark that integrates with the existing urban fabric while providing modern exhibition spaces.

Project description

The project proposes a Museum of Contemporary Art (MU.KA) situated in Prague's Karlín neighborhood. The building features a distinctive red-clad facade that stands out in the urban context. The design incorporates multiple floor levels with flexible exhibition galleries, public spaces, and supporting functions. The massing creates an angular, dynamic form that engages with the surrounding streetscape and public realm. The ground floor connects to the urban environment with transparent elements, while upper levels provide controlled gallery spaces. The building includes outdoor terraces and green areas that integrate with the neighborhood's landscape.

Technical information

The building is organized across multiple levels including underground floors. Floor plans show exhibition halls, circulation cores, service areas, and technical spaces. The construction detail sections reveal a layered facade system with cladding panels, insulation layers, and structural elements. The section drawings indicate a complex structural system accommodating large column-free gallery spaces. The facade construction includes specific layered assemblies with waterproofing, thermal insulation, and ventilated cladding systems.

Documentation

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