Designed by renowned architectural practice Zaha Hadid Architects, the Masaryčka building was awarded the title “Building of the Year 2024”. This annual competition recognises the most significant architectural and construction projects in the Czech Republic. Masaryčka is striving to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
| Type of Building | Office and administration |
| Product areas | Facades |
| Features | New build Famous Building |
| Location | Praha, Czech Republic |
| Completion | 2023 |
| Architects | JAKUB CIGLER ARCHITEKTI,ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS |
| Specialist company | SIPRAL |
| Picture credits | © H. Ondřej Kroutil |
The building structure is located in the very heart of the city centre and impresses with its curved, organic shape – a characteristic feature of many of the designs from Zaha Hadid. The 28,000 m² Masaryčka office and retail building has seven storeys on the eastern side, while the western side stretches to nine storeys. Its golden colour scheme took inspiration from the historical buildings in Prague, which are often adorned with golden architectural details.
The Masaryčka building is characterised by its horizontal floor plan and dynamic façade, consisting of vertical and horizontal sheets of metal. These metal sheets appear to wrap around the structure and the varying lengths give the building an ascending appearance. This is particularly apparent on the western façade and creates visual movement that makes it seem like the building is alive. Numerous large-scale windows not only allow optimum use of daylight, but also offer impressive views of the city.
