Experimental Structure Slavkov u Brna, Austerlitz Architecture, New Czech Republic Building Project
Experimental Structure in Slavkov u Brna
Czech Republic Urban Design Contest, South Moravia Architecture – design by Zden?k Fránek ? Fránek Architects
1 Mar 2017
Experimental Structure in Slavkov u Brna (Austerlitz)
Experimental structure in Slavkov u Brna in Czech Republic
Design: Zden?k Fránek ? Fránek Architects (Brno)
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Experimental structure in Slavkov u Brna is one of several buildings by Zden?k Fránek, that have been created in partnership with scientists.

The task was to develop an innovation center for a family business. A structure that will operate solely on energy gained from natural resources and using water independently thanks to its natural water treatment system.
Architecture of the building presents dichotomous conception of space increasing its effect on a spectator through its duality.

The spectator has a feeling of entering an entity connected with earth and its essence visually represented by large wheels full of greenery.

Inner construction equals the outer structure. Heaviness of the construction is negated by its truthfulness and all that remains is spatial experience with the horizon fluently interlaced through vistas from the inside out.

Minimum of material types lays the foundation of formal purity of an environment optimal for focused laboratory work.

The structure is comprised of two main volumes. Above-ground office se...