Libe? Docks apartment buildings, Vltava River flats, CRESTYL real estate, Czech Property Photos
Rohan and Libe? Island Renewal on Vltava River
27 September 2022
Design: QARTA Architektura
Location: Vltava River, Smr?kova, central Prague, Czech Republic

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Libe? Docks apartment buildings in Prague
Five apartment buildings built on a former marina brownfield evoke the atmosphere of a local, ?Libe?-style Amsterdam?. The houses are nested on a distinctive site, a narrow peninsula flanked by opposite green banks.
The transformation of the marina brownfield has turned the location into a pleasant contemporary residential area. As an articulation of tranquillity, the complex reflects on the surface of a river flowing through the vibrant city of Prague.
Greenery and administrative buildings shield the residential area from trams and street noise. What makes the residential quality exceptional is the connectivity to cycleways, parks, and above all, the riverside life itself. Amongst popular activities are paddleboarding, fishing or sailing, and the river surface becomes a giant ice rink in winter. The neighbourhood offers full public facility infrastructure, including a theatre, parks or art studios.

The design by QARTA Architektura follows the concept of the regeneration of the entire former dock area. However, unlike previous housing development focused on green living, our design features a more urban character with a riverside and an internal street, natur...