Helf?týn Castle, Moravian Gate Building Reconstruction, Czech Redesign Project, Architecture Images
Helf?týn Castle Reconstruction in the Czech Republic
3 Nov 2020
Helf?týn Castle
Architects: atelier-r
Location: Helf?týn by Týn nad Be?vou, Czech Republic

Cultural Heritage

Rising high above the Moravian Gate valley, Helf?týn Castle is the second largest complex in the Czech Republic right after Prague Castle. Helf?týn was established in the 14th century. In 2014 the Renaissance palace ruins had to close down due to the severe safety hazards such as falling masonry and remains degradation.

The primary requirement of the castle owner; Olomouc Region, was to renovate the palace along with the construction of a new roof. The National Heritage Institute insisted on the preservation of the building in the state of a ruin. The roof was allowed only partially, and it could only go as high as the level of the peripheral walls.
The project planning was rather unique. The 3D model based on thousands of photographs from a drone allowed us to map all the types of plaster and masonry modifications.

New Concept

We aspired to go beyond the technical reconstruction assignment. We strived to compliment the historical building with the contemporary architecture that would focus on both practical use as well as gaining an aesthetic appeal.

In order to immerse the visitors in the historical development of the original renaissance palace we inserted new sightseeing routes into ...