Public building on Republic Square

Today, Náměstí Republiky feels more like a complex traffic intersection than a square with clear boundaries. The proposed buildings location therefore closes off the outlet of V Celnici Street, which previously weakened the square's cohesion. This narrows the street corridor and restricts visual penetration, thereby giving the square a clearer and more unified form. Modifications to the surface paving further visually unify the space. The structure respects the height of the surrounding buildings and does not exceed it. At the same time, it creates a seamless height transition between the Hypobank building and the old hybernia monastery. A projecting facade made of vertically articulated precast artificial stone gives the gallery its primary visual character and sculptural expression. This massive cladding steps back in a cascading manner towards the top, lending the building an appearance that is not only monumental but also solid and stable. While the ground floor consists of an open parterre that naturally interacts with the city, the true core of the institution lies in the generous and highly flexible exhibition halls on the upper floors. These universal spaces are designed with an emphasis on the complete variability of contemporary art installations, offering the city capacities it has previously lacked. To achieve optimal conditions, protect the artworks, and allow precise control over artificial lighting, the halls are intentionally designed to be almost entirely windowless. The single exception is a large-format panoramic window that interrupts the gallery's enclosed nature and provides a direct visual outlook onto the vibrant activity of Republic Square.