As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot There are a few reasons this might happen: please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page We're getting everything ready for you and you'll be on your way in just a few moments the project has been created in response to the PENTA real estate competition and the practice aimed to create apartments with different architectural layouts and qualities providing a diversity of living conditions for the habitants.  the top floor triplexes are creative living spaces for urban creatives who are open to experience innovative living and intensive relations to the cityscape all images courtesy of paradigma ariadné ‘it is evident that cities give home to many people with diverse social and cultural backgrounds‘ paradigma ariadné shares ‘we wanted to consider this very basic nature of urban living and design a building that is able to help these different people meet and see each other regularly‘ the studio made sure to establish a distinct difference of living conditions both in terms of the spatial qualities of the apartments and in terms of the flats’ relationship with the inner building circulation and the surrounding urban environment.  the ground floor has attached house duplexes with direct connection to outer and inner gardens the architects created triplexes as living spaces for urban creatives who are open to experience innovative living and intensive relations to the cityscape the sixth floor provides spacious luxury apartments with large terraces and all glass facades fourth and fifth level feature regular urban conditions with large windows and loggias the ground floor includes attached house duplexes directly connected to the outer and inner gardens thanks to this mixture of residential options while the habitants can experience an alternative environment with multiple faces the image of prague would be enriched with another building that provides diversity this residential building aimed to provide the diversity of living conditions that habitants could experience northern elevation of vysočany stack the purpose was to make significant difference between the stacked conditions in the term of the spatial qualities of the apartments fourth and fifth level has regular urban condition with large windows and loggias name: vysočany stack architecture office: paradigma ariadné design team: lilla árkovics designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Let our English speaking specialist guide you to find the best mortgage offer tailored to your specific needs. Free of charge, quick turnaround. Souhlasím se zásadami OOÚ Using two new public buildings opened last year as examples, we mapped how successful Prague has been in integrating bike parking into new public construction projects. We took a closer look at two highly publicized projects—the new city library in Petřiny [in Czech – eds.] and the Elektra primary and nursery school in Vysočany no bike parking was included during construction both projects feature relatively generous car parking We investigated the final bike parking solutions for both projects we will examine the bike parking situation at the Elektra primary and nursery school within a new development in Vysočany which is located right next to the Vysočany railway cycle path The school on U Elektry Street was officially opened in September 2023 in a newly developed area in Prague’s Vysočany district The investor and operator is the Prague 9 city district The school project had been in the works for many years and was highly anticipated Many people were undoubtedly relieved when it was finally completed and opened last year a widely discussed issue arose regarding the entrance to the school raised by the opposition Pirate Party in Prague 9 The opposition criticized the entrance for being unfriendly to children arriving on foot (the space is dominated by a „K+R“ parking lot and also pointed out the complete lack of bike racks The absence of bike parking solutions is particularly striking given that the school is located right next to the key A26 cycle route which runs along the former railway line through the entire new residential development we have written several times about how this new district with a central cycle path has minimal connectivity to the path itself and we will revisit the topic again in the future let’s take a closer look at the parking situation at the school itself Establishing quality bike parking at a school located next to what is considered a premium cycle path by Prague standards might seem logical we confirmed that no bike shelter or racks were installed during the school’s construction explained to Městem na kole in May that the current solution is temporary and a permanent one could be expected at the start of the upcoming school year: “For this school year Elektra primary and nursery school is operating only as an extension of Novoborská primary school It was opened three months after final approval and is currently only attended by lower-grade students The school will open as an independent entity in September 2024 and changes are expected to take place during the summer holidays Parents and the public have been repeatedly informed that Elektra School is not yet operating ‚fully,‘ meaning some facilities (including bike racks) will be added has left the placement of bike racks up to the future school principal; the current solution is temporary.” The absence of a bike shelter at a school located next to one of the better and more continuous cycle paths in Prague is surprising This path will connect the school to a wider catchment area especially after the completion of additional sections of paths that will link the school to the new developments around Kolbenova Street The situation is particularly interesting considering that Prague City Hall has been offering a bike shelter program for schools for several years through which it provides existing schools with the opportunity to install bike parking facilities While city hall is equipping already established schools with bike racks and shelters the city district has built a new school next to a cycle path without any bike shelter We looked into whether the absence of a bike shelter might have been influenced by a rumored incident where parents from another school in Prague 9 allegedly sued the city district over a stolen scooter from the building of a public school „I arrived at the grand opening by bike along the A26 cycle path who was responsible for the entire construction about the bike racks and why the school’s entrance area was designed so poorly ‚there was no other option.‘ The absence of bike racks was explained by the stolen scooter at another school in District 9,” explained Václav Vislous chairman of the opposition Pirate Party in Prague 9 when describing the case to Městem na kole The spokesperson for Prague 9 did not respond to this part of our inquiry from informal conversations with other people familiar with the political environment of Prague 9 it seems unlikely that the absence of a bike shelter at the school was primarily due to this lawsuit against the city district it was suggested that it simply wasn’t considered a significant issue “The aspect of parking and creating a safe area in front of the school wasn’t important enough for the city hall to pay sufficient attention to where there was a long debate about who would place it and where not something that was considered from the beginning If it had been a clear priority in the initial requirements The fault clearly lies with the project owner who didn’t set the demand for a safe space in front of the school,” commented Vislous on the issue of adding wire mesh racks later The issue of parking at the school is not isolated Several other aspects related to non-motorized mobility are currently being discussed in the Vysočany development area topics such as poor north-south connections across the emerging development and the slow implementation of promised cycle paths which could provide much-needed non-motorized access The low priority given to cycling accessibility in the new district is also illustrated by the lack of willingness to further improve cycling connections from the Vysočany path to the surrounding area. In feedback about the introduction of paid parking zones on Modrého Street the question was raised whether the city district could improve the cycling connection from the path to Modrého Street Besides the fact that the recently built descent from the cycle path does not meet technical standards for allowing bicycle use the Prague 9 office also wrote the following: “Additionally the adjustment would require modifying the descent and removing parking spaces This could be one of the routes through which children could access the recently opened Elektra School from the cycle path we are dealing with a newly built district where all the buildings typically include underground garages as part of their construction there should be enough parking spaces available According to the statement from the spokesperson for Prague 9 in May the issue of bike shelters or racks was not addressed during construction and the city district essentially relinquished this responsibility who was appointed to lead the school as of this July We asked the new principal if he plans to make any changes regarding bike and scooter parking at Elektra primary and nursery school for the new school year He did not respond before the article’s deadline but we will update this text if a statement is provided (1) Buildings are typically equipped with areas for bicycle parking with capacity based on the specific purpose and location of the building Such areas are in particular established for visitors‘ bicycles at public facilities and for the storage of bicycles for regular users of the building (2) Bicycle parking areas for visitors are established as publicly accessible and must allow for the bicycle to be locked Storage areas for bicycles of regular users are generally established outside of publicly accessible spaces It should be noted that shifting responsibility to the school principal who is coming into a nearly completed building it is easier to address such issues directly during construction Prague building regulations on bicycle parking are currently non-binding but they clearly state that bike parking areas should be established no such facilities were included during the construction of Elektra Primary and Nursery School This raises the question of whether the city can motivate anyone to follow these non-binding recommendations if it does not adhere to them in its own public facility projects only installing bike racks later under public and opposition pressure We asked local politicians involved in the issue how satisfied they were with the current building regulations concerning parking in the context of the construction of Elektra primary and nursery school Are the parking requirements for cars and bicycles well established the school must have parking spaces for cars and the solution implemented has been positively evaluated by the traffic police and BESIP considering the possibilities of the site and its surroundings,“ replied Marie Kurková it makes no sense to me that large underground garages for dozens of cars are being built but no safe space for parking micromobility It would be enough to convert a few underground parking spaces into a secure storage area for scooters and bikes possibly with a camera and chip-access cage,“ responded Václav Vislous (Pirates) This is an adjusted machine translation using Automat’s CycleLingo Translator (ChatGPT) of this article: https://mestemnakole.cz/2024/08/verejne-novostavby-a-parkovani-kol-zs-a-ms-elektra/ Zástupci Správy železnic se včera v Drážďanech zúčastnili jednání pracovní skupiny ministerstev dopravy České republiky a Spolkové republiky Německo Skupina pokročila v přípravě mezinárodní smlouvy která zajistí výstavbu a provoz tohoto významného evropského projektu Úsek VRT Praha-Vysočany – Lovosice/Litoměřice je součástí hlavní transevropské dopravní sítě české předsednictví v Radě EU nebo čistá mobilita Nejen o tom jednali český ministr dopravy Martin Kupka a jeho německý protějšek Volker Wissing Německo patří mezi nejdůležitější mezinárodní partnery českého Ministerstva dopravy a dialog s ním je důležitý také pro řadu dopravních staveb Přípravu krušnohorského tunelu vysokorychlostní trati z Prahy do Drážďan by mohla spolufinancovat Evropa Na jednání v Berlíně dnes spolkový ministr dopravy Andreas Scheuer spolu s vicepremiérem a ministrem dopravy Karlem Havlíčkem podepsali žádost německé strany o spolufinancování přípravy německého úseku přeshraničního tunelu z prostředků Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Správa železnic pokračuje v trendu zvyšování bezpečnosti na železničních kříženích se silnicemi a v letošním roce doplní závory u 39 přejezdů Statistiky mimořádných událostí způsobených řidiči motorových vozidel na přejezdech potvrzují Správce infrastruktury pokračuje i v prevenci a minulý týden spustil nová informační videa Bezpečná železnice zaměřená právě na chování řidičů na přejezdech Ministr dopravy Dan Ťok se dnes zúčastnil jednání zástupců české vlády s německou 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Kliknutím na odkaz zjistíte více o souborech cookies jak je používáme a jak je povolit či zakázat Prague’s center is filled with architectural treasures that are usually well-protected but the outer districts tend to be overlooked from a conservation standpoint A minor landmark in the Vysočany district of Prague 9 A historical underpass in the Prague-Vysočany railway station had been slated for destruction as part of a long-planned renovation The tunnel has the oldest paving in Prague’s outer area It only dates to the latter part of the 1900s but much of what is now Prague had been rural until the late 19th or early 20th century Vysočany itself wasn’t even legally considered to be a town until 1902 though it had a sugar factory by 1835 and by the end of the 1800s had a brewery and an industrial plant that became the basis of the engineering firm ČKD And while some specific buildings like churches and manor houses have been been preserved for centuries in Prague’s outer reaches paving used by the public has generally been been replaced on a regular basis due to contant wear and tear Prague Integrated Transport (PID) announced the decision to preserve the Vysočany rail station tunnel which it described as “spooky,” on Facebook the old section was to be filled in and then walled up “The neglected existing underpass from the 70s of the 19th century hides in [the station’s] northern part It’s narrow tunnel has the oldest preserved paving in the territory of outer Prague,” PID stated The underpass won’t function as part of the rebuilt rail station But it might be open the public with a new purpose “The Prague 9 Town Hall would like to preserve and cultivate this part of the underpass they are considering using it as an exhibition space,” PID said The long-planned reconstruction of the Prague-Vysočany railway station begins April 10 as part of the modernization a 15-kilometer stretch of tracks from Prague to Mstětice This is part of a larger project to upgrade the entire Prague to Lysá nad Labem line The original station building from the 1870s is scheduled to be torn down It will be replaced by a modern check-in hall that provides shelter from the weather and has escalators and an elevator for barrier free access to the tracks The new building will be moved so it doesn’t stand in the middle of the tracks like its predecessor There will be snacks and some shops in the new station including one made from the newer part of the existing underpass It will be modernized and significantly expanded for the comfort and safety of passengers For people who are wondering where the actual oldest paving in Prague can be found, it is near Charles Bridge, but not on the bridge. Due to centuries of flooding and subsequent repair work very few original stones of any kind can be found on the bridge Much of the paving on the surface only dates to 2008–10 when there was a large but controversial renovation But if you look at the Old Town side of Charles Bridge at Křižovnické náměstí you can find the the wine column decorated with carvings of grape vines The well-worn reddish-brown paving stones in front of the column allegedly come from the Judith Bridge which crossed the Vltava from 1172 to 1342 Another place where the pavement has managed to go unchanged for centuries is at Maltézské náměstí in Kampa under the covered arcade at the building called Straka z Nedabylic Palace also known at At the Seven Devils and At the White Horse The arcade covering has protected the paving stones from the elements Paving was also in the news recently during the renovations of the lower part of Wenceslas Square, as some of the existing stones had been made from Jewish tombstones and any fragments with lettering were returned to Prague’s Jewish community Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. Why not enjoy it with our daily newsletter? News from Czechia, curated insights, and inspiring stories in English. Choosing between a home inside or outside the city can seem like a stark choice The connectivity and opportunities of city life can’t be replicated in a sleepy countryside neighborhood; while the peace calm and health benefits of village life are hard to find in a bustling capital city such as Prague But what if you could find a home that balances all these benefits? At Rezidence Klíčov a new development in Prague’s Vysočany district SHD Real Estate is creating a new kind of residential community in Prague 9 – one that’s surrounded by green spaces yet closely connected to city infrastructure there’s now a window of opportunity to purchase a home in Prague that delivers modern comfort and convenience combined with the intimacy of a small and friendly community Klíčovský Háj and Květinové Hřiště all close by feel more intimately connected to nature than to city life The walking trails that surround the neighborhood are an example of the kind of health benefits Rezidence Klíčov will open up On the other hand, Vysočanská metro, bus and tram stations are situated just a 10 minute walk away, with a connecting bus stop located a stone’s throw from Rezidence Klíčov Other transport possibilities include the Praha-Vysočany train station which provides routes into the city center and out of Prague as well as easy access to the Prague ring road and other major highways “Vysočany has its own distinctive character and history and it’s turning into a truly vibrant and desirable residential area,” explains Roger Dunlop “Rezidence Klíčov is a prime example of the great quality of life which living in a location such as this opens up combined with all the benefits of public transport connectivity and local services make this an opportunity to discover happy and healthy living in Prague.” The particular charm of Vysočany stems from the district’s industrial history dating back to the 19th century and retains to this day a somewhat separate character mills and bakeries; some of these have been adapted to the modern age as creative venues such as Pragovka Art District Rezidence Klíčov will comprise a total of 54 apartments spread across three buildings The design of the development is fresh and modern with an emphasis on attractive landscaping of outdoor areas clean architectural style created in cooperation with Ubiquist VS designers Apartments will feature extensive terrace areas for full enjoyment of views of Prague as well as the surrounding green spaces allowing residents to enjoy their own private plot of Prague soil All residents will benefit from underground parking and various above-standard-sized cellar storage configurations Most of the homes on sale at Rezidence Klíčov are in 2+kk configurations the development is suitable for all types of residents Prices vary depending on individual apartments’ internal spaces but many are available  from around CZK 9,000,000 “Due to the great location and the high quality of the homes being created this development is a strong investment option,” Dunlop explains “The growing appeal of Vysočany ensures that living in Rezidence Klíčov will only become more attractive in future.” The exciting blossoming of Vysočany as a trendy Prague district is shown by the wide range of services and amenities close to Rezidence Klíčov These include the NC Fénix and Galerie Harfa shopping malls cultural venues such as Pragovka and the O2 Arena hiking trails and cycle paths that surround Rezidence Klíčov The opportunity for young families to forge a great life here is boosted by excellent school and kindergarten options It’s another example of the area’s blend of urban and more “rural” benefits; children grow up enjoying all the cultural and social opportunities afforded by Prague green residential area with copious potential for outdoor fun and healthy activities With construction works for Rezidence Klíčov slated for completion by the end of 2025 and with various apartments in the development already sold or reserved now’s the time for those interested to find out more “This development will deliver the very best of Prague living It’s a place for enjoying all that Prague has to offer before coming home every day to a tranquil and friendly community Such an opportunity for a balanced pace of life in this great city doesn’t come around often,” Dunlop concludes client-friendly medical care that the Czech public healthcare system seems too overwhelmed to handle The new branch will increase the clinic’s patient capacity from 8,000 to 10,500 In addition to the healthcare programs available at its other locations including access to 90 experienced specialists in more than 40 different key areas of medicine Health+ is preparing a new product for Vysočany – a one-off comprehensive preventive checkups These checkups are designed to appeal to younger clients as well who do not yet have any medical issues but want to take care of their health.  One of the cornerstones of our care is prevention We provide preventive healthcare to all our clients We aim to prevent their illnesses through early diagnosis Health+ clients undergo preventive checkups on an annual basis – a service only offered in the public healthcare system once every two years – with extended laboratory testing and the use of imaging methods to help doctors detect some diseases early on or prevent them altogether The range of equipment in Health+ surgeries far exceeds that of specialized outpatient clinics in conventional medical facilities making it easy to cooperate between locations.  individual approach to medical care that has made private clinics like Health+ a tantalizing alternative for those frustrated by the red tape involved when dealing with the public health system A common complaint many have is the long wait times you’ll often encounter at public hospitals or even to see a specialist Another big one is access to physicians who speak English and are not going to charge extra for the “service.”    If you are suffering from an acute medical problem the clinic guarantees you’ll be seen by a doctor within 24 hours Most of the doctors employed at Health+ also speak English or another language to accommodate the large percentage of foreigners registered with the clinic With more than 15 years on the local market Health+ is on a mission to reintroduce the concept of the family doctor – your go-to medical contact who knows you well has time for you and will always provide you with excellent care “Our doctors work with one-third the usual number of clients so they always have plenty of time for you Each appointment is planned for at least 30 minutes,” says Dr “This allows them to get to know you better and and you will then have it with us on site.”  Health+ also offers a number of specializations targeted toward children including many high-demand services like neurology The clinic also offers health care to companies for which it is important that their employees are in good shape helping employers to create care programs tailored to the environment and type of work Health+ can provide companies with data on overall sickness and the most common health problems and propose a suitable preventive program Two passenger trains collided on the viaduct in Prague's Libeň this morning a spokesman for the Railway Administration told ČTK that one of the trains struck a stationary trainset Rescuers treated over 30 people at the scene A breath test for alcohol taken for one of the train drivers was positive so the police took him for medical treatment with a blood sample. The other driver was in training Traffic on the rail line was halted following the accident and police closed traffic on Čuprova Street Czech Railways evacuated approximately 200 passengers on a special train to Vysočany Is your journey affected? Check the Czech Railways website for the latest travel updates. Public transport is available in these sections The Prague Rescue Service reported on X that it deployed a special Fénix vehicle and several rescue and medical crews They also initiated a trauma plan for emergencies “Eighteen patients have been transported to Prague hospitals with limb and head injuries being most common All are conscious and out of danger,” rescue workers stated The number of injured is still being updated Firefighters are assisting with the evacuation and removing the trainsets from the track Police are investigating the collision as a case of criminal endangerment due to negligence Railway inspectors and criminal investigators are examining the cause of the accident Traffic disruptions in the area were widespread Čuprova Street was closed in both directions between Na Žertvách and Povltavská Streets to accommodate firefighting and rescue equipment the agency overseeing public transport in Prague Po srážce vlaků je uzavÅ™ena železniční traÅ¥ v oblasti Balabenky, vlaky od Kralup jsou zkráceny do HoleÅ¡ovic, vlaky od Lysé a Neratovic jsou zkráceny do Vysočan. Linka S49 nejede v úseku HoleÅ¡ovice - Libeň. pic.twitter.com/gvVkccmzwK Train services between Vysočany, Holešovice, Masaryk Station, and the main station remain suspended. According to Czech Railways trains from Kralupy are terminating in Holešovice and those from Lysá and Neratovice are ending in Vysočany “Line S49 is not operating between Holešovice and Libeň,” Ropid confirmed urging travelers to use alternate public transport options Prague-based book lovers can now donate their secondhand tomes to collection points throughout the city Books will be collected by an initiative whose resale of the books will benefit the homeless Prague City Hall has announced that re-use centers in Vysočany, Spořilov, and Horní Počernice will now accept books to be collected and resold by the Reknihy platform. The online bookstore plans to sell the books and donate a part of the profits to the Přestupní stanice community space Reknihy representatives will regularly collect books from re-use centers and after evaluating their condition offer them to new owners via their online shop. Tadeáš Kula says the pick-ups will be made by cyclists the logistics part is much more environmentally friendly," he adds Re-use centers have recently sprung up around the Czech capital as places where Praguers can take household items they no longer need but that could still serve someone else. Many accept furniture or pots and pans that can be repurposed.  Available items can be viewed via an app where donations are first seen by non-profit organizations, the city's furniture bank, the city's social departments, and other institutions that deal with the socially disadvantaged.  Items that are not used by these non-profits can then be claimed by the public and reserved for pick up free of charge. Re-use centers are now located in three places: the Pod Šancemi collection yard in Vysočany, the Zakrytá collection yard in Spořilov, and in Horní Počernice, in the Chvalkovická collection yard. Their operation began as part of a pilot project on October 1, 2020. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reknihy | udrzÌŒitelné cÌŒtení (@reknihy) Deputy Mayor Petr Hlubuček says Re-Use points have been a success in Prague we will now give a second chance to books as well." Přestupní stanice ("transfer station" in English) is a social enterprise that operates two brick-and-mortar stores with community spaces in Prague as well as an e-shop with donated clothes and books. They are staffed by the homeless. Since its establishment in 2017 the Transfer Station has been organizing workshops and other cultural and educational programs for the public which deal especially with social issues related to homelessness About 4,000 people live on the streets in Prague a spokesman for the Center for Social Services in Prague told the Czech news agency ČTK. Many of them use facilities such as hostels and dormitories while others sleep in makeshift shelters or tents located on the outskirts of Prague Reknihy currently lists a number of books in the English language as well as in German, Spanish, French, Russian, and Italian. Prices range start from CZK 99; you can also find out how to donate your secondhand books directly via their site or arrange for pick-ups.