New luster in
golden Prague
Anyone walking along the banks of the Vltava in Prague today will soon be
drawn to a lively surroundings of cafes, clubs, studios and workshops.
Where once 20 ancient ice storage vaults were closed, the heart of the
city beats today. Architect Petr Janda masterminded this spectacular
revitalization.
» We wanted to create a contrast between the original, completely closed
vaults and the newly acquired, fully open state,« explains Janda. The
cross section of the vault cladding was added to a circular shape with
an elliptical pivot window, altering the overall perception. The work with
light became part of the day and night strategy.
» We were looking for a method that kept the design as natural as possib-
le. We decided on the Sento luminaires from Occhio because they add
to the visuality of the entrance portal in a natural way and evoke the
impression of a fractal relationship between the heads of the luminaires
and the window. The strengths of Sento are its uncompromising design,
the modularity of individual adaptations and the adjustability of the
light intensity.«
Place of inspiration
Place of inspiration
