Multipurpose Town House on Křížová Street, Brno

The concept of this project consists in the wider context of site. It is not a ussual gap site so my intention is to consider its borders and make the building work in relationship with its surroundings. Newly designed building closes the city blok and defines a street line for the future pedestrian zone of the Křížová street. It fills in the gap site which has been inappropriate in the city context for a long time. A way through is proposed to enter the courtyard. It is conceived as a calm place for relaxation. The building is separated in three parts. This enables to divide the construction in several phases. Each part has its own entrance. The ground floor is visually linked to the parterre. The functions essential for the pleasant nature of the city life are situated in here. This means shops and services. Towards the courtyard cafe is situated. It overlooks the city park of the country yard. Two objects contain offices in the second floor. In the upper floors are located residential units. The building responds to its surroundings not only by its mass. It is, as mentioned above, divided in three parts. But each house has a plastic fasade as well. A regular grid of window openings plays the game of window frames. Two types of windows are alternating in the window openings, depending on the type of room they illuminate