Church for Černý Most

Perched on a raised ridge, the Church of St. John the Baptist rises like a modern castle above Černý Most. Its silhouette completes the contrast between the old housing estate and new development. Based on monastic typology, the church is connected to a cloister and community center, forming a new spiritual and social landmark. Clad in perforated metal panels, the pure, sculptural mass evokes silence and contemplation. The brick-faced community center offers a humble contrast, grounding the complex. An outdoor Stations of the Cross trail completes the ensemble. The architecture mediates between the sacred and the everyday, with respect for place and community.