HEJT > ČIN

Project idea

Disgust, contempt and other situations can arise in the opinions of all of us. There are things that are not easy to understand, especialy at first glance. However, a certain amount of effort is needed to understand certain thing. It is easy to judge things that are old and things we do not understand. This judgement often means loss of quality in our eyes. Nowadays, we are forced to evaluate things quickly with prejudices. It is good to stop for a moment and remind ourselves that the first impression is not everything and that there are things that deserve our attention. The aim of our work is to point out this problematics and help others to understand this, or change their opinion. For example, to the "ugliest building in Olomouc".

Project description

Reconstruction of the former faculty of science in the heart of Hejčín responds to tendencies toward its demolition. It is so, because it is between the most hated buildings in Olomouc. This approach of reconversion is unique. We use reorganisation of the components from the existing building. We show their wide flexibility for reconversion of prefabricated buildings. The design is based on analysis of the building structure and understanding of its unique elements. We try to preserve and support its qualities. We try to emphasise its history and expand the possibilities of its further use. We designed the existing building into a freely accessible platform for everyone.

Technical information

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