Block B02 reinterprets the foundations of the Prague block: a closed form, with aligned and rhythmic facades, animated by expressive corners that mark the city. Ten clear and legible buildings compose the whole, organized in three parts: an active commercial base, a central body of housing, and a lived-in crown.

At the corners, distinctive volumes assert urban presence, while the roofs become suspended houses: double or triple orientations, planted terraces, open views. These rooftop architectures extend and reinterpret the characteristic gables of Prague. Constructive unity is expressed through an “inhabited skin” of modular glass — colored, silk-screened, sandblasted — filtering, lighting, diversifying, and translating the chromatic tradition of Prague facades into luminous variation.

At the heart, a continuous portico surrounds a living mini-forest, both climate regulator and shared landscape. Its spaces, sometimes sunny, sometimes shaded, welcome children, adults and elders, creating an intergenerational place of conviviality, an extension of collective life.

HUMBLE BLOCK – The block is composed of 8 individual buildings that respect the urban scale of Prague. The architecture is contemporary and restrained, with an emphasis on timeless elegance, clarity, and attention to detail. It works with abstracted traditional typologies, translating them into
a modern architectural language.

PRAGUE BLOCK – the design draws from the tradition of the Prague tenement house. Each building has its own identity, expressed through materials and appearance. However, the whole is unified by
a shared set of rules, ensuring architectural coherence while allowing diverse interpretations in the details.

COOPERATIVE BLOCK – we propose a block that is considerate to both the environment and its inhabitants. This cluster of residential buildings fosters the creation of good neighbourly relations within the block, the street, and the city as a whole.

GREEN BLOCK – an integral part of the block is the traditional green courtyard, which serves as
a shared space for residents. It supports neighbourly interaction, community events, and simultaneously enhances the quality of the environment — retaining water, improving the microclimate, and increasing visual appeal.

Florenc Residential Block 2 transforms a long-neglected brownfield site in central Prague into
a vibrant, functional neighbourhood. Set within a historic urban fabric, the design integrates with both its context and contemporary transport infrastructure. Rooted in local culture, climate, and urban patterns, the project considers the city holistically, ensuring architecture resonates with its surroundings while addressing Prague’s civic needs. Using regionally sourced sandstone and warm-toned materials, historic motifs are reinterpreted in a contemporary language.

Varied building volumes create identity and orientation, while human-centric spaces—rooftops, courtyards, and ground-floor areas—encourage community, privacy, and social interaction. Active ground floors and engaging roofscapes enhance the public realm, while generous green spaces promote biodiversity and better microclimates.

As part of Florenc 21, the project reclaims central urban land for lasting habitation, countering the “Airbnb-ification” of city centres. Thoughtful use of color, texture, and materials achieves unity without uniformity. Florenc Residential Block 2 exemplifies inclusive, resilient urban regeneration where people can live, connect, and thrive.