Basement reconstruction

  • Prague / Czech Republic
  • 2007-2009
  • completed
  • with Leos zeman - zona architeckti

Basement reconstruction

  • Prague / Czech Republic
  • 2007-2009
  • completed
  • with Leos zeman - zona architeckti

Pre-existences and conditions

  • courtyard of an historic building in prague center
  • small windows of the basement on the lower part of the façade
  • only 2 trees standing in the badly kept courtyard
  • is a condition not to have plants and garden

Concept and solution

  • cutting part of the ground allow windows of the basement turn into doors; connection and light
  • the areas around the trees remain on its original level
  • pebbles cover all to avoid gardening and maintenance
  • wooden paving on the lower level turn it into terrace