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The portfolio contains selected projects from 2019-2024 at FA CTU. Master’s studies were at most in the entire Císler–Pazdera studio. Architects Ondřej Císler and Miroslav Pazdera significantly influenced my view on architecture.
I have been working in the Versatile architectural studio since 2021. I have had the opportunity to try out a wide range of projects. These range from selecting a children’s table to conducting an interior study with production documentation, as well as larger projects like an apartment building requiring building permit documentation. I especially appreciate the efficiency of the work process thanks to the use of a BIM model. Before that, I worked with Grido Architects, where the main focus was on competition proposals.
House of Sports, Prague
Public Cinema, Prague
Learning Center, Milan
For Nature, Prameny
Apartment Building in Holešovice, Prague
Hotel Pernerova, Prague
Living at Sport, Prachatice
House for Artist, Prague
Tyršův dům, the seat of the Czech Sokol movement, is located in the oldest and most impressive part of Prague, Malá Strana, not far from Prague Castle. The opulent baroque palace houses a large gymnastics gymnasium, three smaller gymnasiums, and an underground swimming pool. Until recently, it also had an outdoor training ground before it was swept away by a flood. Currently, Tyršův dům does not offer sports facilities that cater to current interests. We can approach Tyršův dům on two levels: ground level and underground. Upstairs, it’s a world of running, jumping, and ball games. The lower level belongs to the water: Čertovka and Vltava. These layers are also reflected in the design. An open field for ball games could be located on the site of today’s parking lot. The edge of the playing area would define the boundary of the area, which continues with the wider urban structure along the left bank of the Čertovka. The pitch could be raised to the level of the treetops. There could be an entrance with a cafe on the ground floor of the complex. Furthermore, the running track in its original historical footprint could be returned to public space. The main object of the design is the swimming pool, which would be located in the basement at the northern edge of Tyršův dům and connected to the existing underground swimming pool area. Daylight would be brought in by skylights at roof level.
Studio Císler–Pazdera Diploma Project
MICHNOVSKÝ PALÁC
UL. VŠEHRDOVA
TYRŠŮV DŮM
PLAYGROUND
CAFE
Site Axonometry
Underground Axonometry
BSTeo
Stoero HUR AUTHOL?
The project is called House of Sports. It is located on an open area that used to be a parking lot in Prague’s Malá Strana district.
The House offers a mix of activities, including indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a cafe, and various public spaces: a pedestrian square, a running track, and areas for bicycles and cars.
The horizontal organization of the house ensures that different activities don’t interfere with each other.
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AThe roof serves as a panoramic court for basketball and volleyball games. The playground connects to the ground floor via an open staircase, allowing for independent access. The House should be accessible to everyone, day and night.
The building with the playground is designed as a minimalist structure using raw materials and robust, long-lasting construction techniques. Technology is used sparingly to ensure a building that endures over time, without the need for complex maintenance. The main materials used are glass and concrete. Glass facades feature large, sliding stainless steel doors. Concrete beams are prefabricated and cast in industrial molds.
The design of the swimming pool facility involves expanding the existing historic underground pool on the north side with a compact, modern pool hall also located below ground level. The current disconnection between the entrance to the existing swimming pool and the building itself motivates the proposal for a new entrance on the reclaimed area of the complex. This area, a void in the volume, combined with greenery, guides visitors towards the main entrance. This design appropriately reflects the openness and public identity of the building.
The existing pool is perceived as a dark space with little connection to the surrounding environment. This project addresses these shortcomings by incorporating penetrations (openings) and spaces utilizing natural light in the pool area. These elements will enhance the relationship with the external environment and the facade of Tyršův dům.
Directly below the pool entrance, a small, publicly accessible cafe with a bar is accessible via a simple staircase behind the reception. Seating in the cafe functions as an auditorium overlooking the pool area. A glass wall at the border of these two zones creates visual contact. Changing rooms are located in the northern part of the underground building. From there, a second staircase leads through separate showers to the pool hall itself.
This floor features a total of three pools. The largest is 25 meters long with eight swimming lanes, each 2 meters wide. This pool is intended for public use, including fitness swimming, competitive swimming, and swimming lessons. The second pool is shallower and smaller in area, designed for relaxation and recreation. The third, smallest pool is dedicated to a toboggan run that starts at the level of the existing Tyrš House pool. This serves as one way to connect with the historical section of the pool.
The pools are situated in a bright, open space. Concrete walls and a wooden ceiling painted with polyurethane varnish provide light reflection. The ceiling is supported by large, reinforced concrete beams (standard for indoor structures). This allows for zenithal (overhead) lighting, reducing the need for the usual amount of pool area fixtures. These beams not only introduce light but also support the composition of the roof shell, which integrates the ground-level athletics track. Additionally, they house technical installations and, due to their shape and cladding, contribute to sound absorption throughout the pool hall.
The choice of materials reinforces the design concept while giving each program area its own character. Concrete serves as the main structural material, while wood is used for the pool area’s decks and skylights.
The eastern section and entire lowest floor of the building house technical areas for pool technology. These areas include an access ramp for a truck used for heavy equipment maintenance.
This studio implementation project addresses the structural solution for the Public Cinema on Husitská Street, building upon the study conducted last semester. The project is presented in the form of implementation documentation of a complex digital model of the building – BIM.
Studio Císler–Pazdera Design of a Comprehensive Project
Section Axonometry
The studio assignment focuses on the intersection of Husitská and Koněvova Streets, which rise together beneath the slopes of Vítkov Hill.
The proposal itself was preceded by research and a deep dive into the unique atmosphere of Žižkov. This involved studying daily life in the district, uncovering its potential, and identifying areas for improvement.
The cinema complex includes two main screening rooms with a capacity of 48 seats each. A multifunctional room can be used for lectures, community meetings, or to expand the coffee shop by adding a bar counter. Stairs and terraces can be used for additional screenings, creating a summer cinema experience. The cinema is accessible from both street levels – Husitská Street and the cycling path.
Studio Císler–Pazdera Design of an Independent Study
The studio project focuses on the design of a city cinema on Husitská Street. This is a location with a significant intersection of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Historically, this intersection held a different purpose. It was originally the Vysočany Hrabovka railway bridge, built in 1871 for the k.k. Northern Railway of Bohemia. Today, this bridge serves as part of the Žižkov Highline, a recreational cycling path.
The proposed cinema is situated on a plot of land adjacent to building 935/33 on Husitská Street and building 937/37 on Řehořova Street. This sloping terrain features a 12-meter elevation change. The property includes a staircase that previously led to Husitská Street and now provides access to the courtyard entrance of the semi-detached house. Building 937/37 on Husitská Street boasts five floors above ground and two basement levels.
The proposed cinema building features four floors above ground. The building’s massing reflects the original sloping terrain and draws inspiration from the small, lightweight seating used by residents of the adjacent building. It aims to replace the existing soil profile with its functional equivalent.
The volume of the access space at the cycle path level is half a floor lower than the street level. This design approach minimizes the building’s visual impact and avoids creating a new barrier.
At the point of contact with Husitská Street, a fixed metal structure made of lattice profiles is designed to support the projection surface for the summer cinema. The structure is clad with a perforated cover that maintains visual connection with the street due to its permeability.
The existing staircase is preserved in its original position and supported by a new masonry structure featuring arched openings. These arches echo the visual character of the existing staircase structure in its upper section.
The building incorporates various types of vertical circulation. Several staircases wind through the interior volume, while others are located on the exterior. Two elevators provide accessible entry for everyone. One elevator is integrated within the main stairwell, while the other public elevator is located near the bridge and operates independently of cinema hours.
The architectural design consists of two pavilion buildings connected by a bridge. This design emerged from the consideration of a new building for Milan, serving as an institution for the European metropolis. The building would house a decentralized library within the Spanish Walls, offering a variety of spaces: a combined library/ media library/study room/common space, a library dedicated to prominent figures (writers, philosophers), a branch library, a publishing house library, and a family foundation library. Initially, the question of relying on physical books as a future information source was addressed. However, the conclusion was that physical books remain relevant, primarily due to the atmosphere they create, the tactile experience of the paper texture, and the unique smell of old books. Therefore, the design addresses both individual and societal concerns, such as privacy, concentration, perception, knowledge projection, and the overall user experience.
Studio Císler–Pazdera Design of a Building Complex
Following a material study of the park near the senate building, the design prioritized areas without trees. This study focused on the built environment and the existing line of mature trees. The pavilion volumes were placed strategically to avoid mature trees, replacing current parking areas and low greenery.
The two designed pavilion buildings define the adjacent space and contribute positively to the surrounding urban development.
Given the congested level of car traffic, the south street flanking the senate building has been converted into a pedestrian zone with limited vehicle access. This change aims to improve pedestrian experience.
The removed surface parking spaces (95 in total) have been relocated to a fully automated underground parking garage in the western building. Two car elevators manage vehicle storage: one for receiving incoming cars and the other for retrieval. The entrance to the parking elevator is located on Marina Street North. The exit also leads to this street, which already connects to Senato Street.
The building functions are defined by introductory themes assigned to each structure.
The eastern building features a four-story, circular plan with a conical shape. The central atrium, open to the sky through a glass roof, creates a circular space reminiscent of a spiritual place and filled with natural light. A winding staircase provides access to all floors.
The ground floor houses building facilities, a reception area with a cloakroom, and public seating areas for studying and relaxation (including low seating). The remaining above-ground floors offer rentable spaces of various sizes. These “cells” are designed for individual or small group use for reading, reflection, or work. The second floor additionally serves as a support point for the bridge structure.
The bridge spans the park, connecting the two buildings.
The western building maximizes its footprint, defined by the street line on all sides except the one facing the park. It features a generously open ground floor, both in terms of plan and height. Rigid concrete cores house vertical circulation elements (stairs and elevators) among other functions. In addition to its primary function as an information center, this building will also offer an exhibition and lecture hall equipped with a unique large-screen projection system. This space will host a rich program of public debates, performances by local and international experts, workshops, film screenings, and other activities.
Prameny is another of the settlements in the Sudetenland region that is gradually fading away. The once-vibrant community is now a mix of original buildings and more typical houses, clustered together seemingly at random. These structures stand as silent testaments to a bygone era – experiments in living, forgotten values, and places imbued with the memory of the past.
Bc. Vendula Bryndziarová
The student’s work and the efforts of current residents highlight the need for a new vision, direction, and approach to revitalize this place. This vision should acknowledge the past density and essence of the village, but not simply replicate it. Where houses once stood, empty lots with patches of trees now serve as silent markers of the past. However, a complete return to the past would erase the present – the homes and lives that define the community today.
A new idea can strengthen the existing form. Something innovative can emerge from the understanding, not the erasure, of the past. We can embrace the present by preserving the existing buildings and the undeniable power of nature that permeates the village. The place can evolve by finding something new within itself. Perhaps the “new” lies within the existing elements, waiting to be rediscovered or reassembled. We can explore new possibilities by working with the current palette of buildings and spaces.
The vacant areas offer opportunities to create paths and gathering places. These “conflict zones,” where the past and present meet, can become landmarks. They are places where you pause, even if you’re unfamiliar, before continuing on to familiar spaces where you share life with others. Public spaces should be truly public, free from barriers and accessible to all. This place needs to hold significance for everyone, not just a select few. It requires a shift in how we think about relationships, which have become so fragile that connections have been lost.
Bc. Vendula Bryndziarová
The apartment building is situated near the railway station in Holešovice. The building’s design reflects its location, receding from the street and opening up towards the courtyard. The building comprises seven floors above ground and one basement level. The basement level houses technical rooms and storage facilities. The ground floor features a vegetable shop and the entrance to the planned underground parking garage located beneath the inner courtyard. The second and third floors offer smaller apartments, while the fourth and fifth floors consist of maisonettes. The largest living spaces are situated on the sixth and seventh floors. In total, the building accommodates 16 residential units.
Studio Rothbauer Bachelor Project
The proposal comprises two buildings: a hotel and an office building. These structures are connected by a meticulously designed passage. On the ground floor, a two-story restaurant bridges the gap between the buildings. The hotel building’s form reflects the neighboring existing structures. The office building seamlessly integrates with the remaining designed block, which originated from the urban planning study for Pernerova Street’s western sector and its surrounding area. The office spaces will benefit from a vibrant atmosphere thanks to their direct connection to the railway.
Studio Novotný–Koňata–Zmek Design of a Public Building
Site Section
Design of a Residential Building
Designed for a photographer, the house incorporates a two-story studio in its western section. Additionally, the designated plot features a mature, leafy tree that contributes to the existing row of trees along the slope. This tree significantly influenced the overall shape of the house’s footprint.
Fundamentals of Architectural Design
South/North view
Site Plan
West/East View