Czech Architect Takes Home International Award For Best Private House
The prestigious A+ Award has been won by Czech architecture firm FormaFatal for a villa project in Costa Rica. Hosted annually by architecture website Archetizer, the A+ Awards are among…
Adolf Loos Exhibition at Špilberk Is As Confounding As the Man Himself
Image source: MuMB. This year, Brno is making a big deal out of Adolf Loos. His 150th birthday is an excuse for a series of exhibits and events around town (and around the…
First Reservoir Under Žlutý Kopec To Open to the Public
One of the three reservoirs under Žlutý Kopec will officially open to the public this summer. The first guided tours will take place on July 18th, followed by further tours…
In Pictures: Architectural Competition For New Development At Zluty Kopec Concludes
An urbanist competition set up by the Brno-Stred district, on how to further develop Zluty Kopec and the area surrounding it, has concluded. The winning proposal includes improved accessibility by…
Construction of Chinese-Backed Spa Resort In Pasohlavky Scheduled To Start in Late 2021
The resort, planned for Nové Mlýny, in the South Moravian beauty spot of Pasohlavky, will be the biggest spa resort in Central Europe. The primary investor is Chinese property developer…
Two New Streets and a Square to be Added to the Map of Brno
Brno City council has announced two new streets in Zebetin and Lisen, as well as the new square in front of the future Janáček Cultural Center. The names proposed for…
First Stage of Stará Ponávka Revitalization Project Completed
Over the last year, the first upgrades have been carried out on the bank of Stará Ponávka, creating a park area of approximately hectares next to the housing estate in…
Mendlovo Namesti To Undergo Cosmetic Makeover, But Much-Needed Redesign of Public Transport Hub Will Be Postponed
After years of discussion, the City of Brno is due to progress with the first phase of regeneration work on Mendlovo namesti, to coincide with other essential maintenance work. However,…
Brno Open House Festival Goes Online This Weekend!
Live guided tours from Brno’s well-known and hidden places, panoramic views, and other video content including 3D tours, will be posted on the Open House Brno Facebook page. The virtual…
In Pictures: Brno-Královo Pole Train Station To Get A New Look In 2024
The renovation plans for Brno-Královo Pole railway station include the construction of new platforms and a complete upgrade of the signaling equipment. The CZK billion project will increase safety and…