Čestlice

Year2021

CategoryUrbanism

LocationČestlice

StatusIn progress

The project for the new central part of Čestlice develops the existing structure towards greater cohesion, community life and higher-quality public space. The fundamental principle of the design is a new village green by the revitalised pond, which becomes a natural meeting place while also organising pedestrian movement across the area.

The new apartment buildings are composed around a quiet courtyard inspired by a traditional farmyard. The outer façades relate to the surrounding buildings through simple render, while the inner parts use timber cladding. Public functions are highlighted by wine-red façade cladding, which helps to distinguish naturally between public and semi-private areas.

The green is surrounded by municipal buildings with a library, a community hall and a restaurant. The space is designed for everyday time by the water as well as farmers’ markets, festivities and other community events. The new centre thus strengthens the identity of Čestlice and creates a place for everyday life and for meeting.

Client	Čestlice House s.r.o.
Design team	Martin Krupauer Pavel Kvintus Martin Sedmák Jan Sochor Glib Khmelnitskyi Lenka Baková Jan Kupec Ruby Pavoučková Barbora Daňová Bernadetta Szalaiová

Housing and Human Scale

The architecture works with human scale and diversity. The new apartment buildings are composed around a quiet courtyard that evokes a traditional farmyard. The outer façades relate to the surrounding buildings through simple render, while the inner parts facing the courtyard use timber cladding in several variants. Public functions are highlighted by wine-red façade cladding.

The design thus naturally distinguishes between public and semi-private space and contributes to a sense of home and security.

The new village green becomes the lively centre of the municipality. It is surrounded by municipal buildings with public functions such as a library, a community hall and a restaurant. The space is designed to host farmers’ markets and festivities as well as everyday relaxation by the water.

Landscape and Public Space

The revitalised pond is complemented by greenery, a jetty, seating steps and willows leaning over the water. The entire area is designed to be permeable, intuitive and natural. The emphasis is on high-quality public space, support for community life and a strong presence of greenery.