Architecture

The Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning, or CAMP, is a gateway to modern urban architecture and design. The main exhibition room hosts public discussions, visits from experts, workshops, film screenings, and more, exploring modern trends in architecture and city planning. There’s also a cafe, study room, and bookstore for visitors who want to take the time to immerse themselves in design.

The Dox Centre for Contemporary Art is one of many examples in Prague of how inspiration can refresh older spaces. Built in a former factory, Dox features a steady lineup of exhibitions by international contemporary artists, many of whom enjoy global recognition or legendary status. One big advantage Dox has it’s that it’s easy to find, topped by the Gulliver Airship, designed in conjunction with architect Martin Rajniš, a massive reading room made of wood and steel and modelled after the airships of the early 20th century to exemplify humanity’s eternal optimism — the enduring will to fly. Nominated for the prestigious Mies van der Rohe award in 2008. There’s also a multifunctional hall used primarily for stage arts – theater, dance, music, film, or performance art.

The Štvanice footbridge connects the neighborhoods of Karlín and Holešovice, spanning both a river and the gap between two worlds – Karlín’s corporate offices and upscale gastronomy on one side, and Holešovice’s repurposed factories, transformed into cafes and art galleries, on the other. Nicknamed HolKa, the smooth, simple lines blend into the city’s skyline without disrupting it. An off ramp gives access to Štvanice island, popular for picnics or drinks in the summer. Designed by Petr Tej, Marek Blank, and Jan Mourek. 

Designed by Zaha Hadid architects, the Masaryčka building was built to integrate with the renovation and modernization of the nearby historical Masaryk Railway Station and accommodate the growth of the city’s corporate sector. The vertical fins that run across the building’s exterior offer solar shading in the summer, but they also create a visual dialogue between the modern Masaryčka and the spires of Old Town. A rainwater system irrigates local species of plants, and the building offers easy access to railway platforms, as well as new pedestrian routes.

Built inside a former factory, this cafe and creative space is the meeting point for creative minds. As a multifunctional space, it hosts a wide variety of events and caters to a diverse range of clients. The rotating lunch menu is influenced by a variety of cuisines and comes with vegan options. Take a look around the walls; you might see a space or two where a crumbled wall was fixed with glass and pot plants, a variation of the Japanese art of kintsugi, where cracks in pottery are sealed with gold. The back alley hosts a distillery, barbershop, and clothing boutique.