Drn (translated as a turf from Czech) is a polyfunctional building located on the corner of streets Národní and Mikulandská in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. It contains the most expensive[1] offices in the city and also some shops and restaurants. The building was designed by Stanislav Fiala is an example of 21st century modern and sustainable Czech architecture.[2] It was built between 2012 and 2017 on the site of a car park. It has four underground and eight floors above ground, topped with a green roof. The organic shaped façade is made from glass and steel. The name of the building comes from the greenery, which is growing on galleries of the building.[3] The baroque Schönkirchovský palác is connected to the building from the back.
Drn | |
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Town or city | Prague |
Country | Czech Republic |
Construction started | 2012 |
Completed | 2017 |
Owner | KGAL (2020) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Stanislav Fiala |
References
edit- ^ "Zlatý Drn: nejluxusnější kanceláře v Praze změnily majitele". Forbes (in Czech). 2 August 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Open House Praha 2019". openhousepraha.cz. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ Johnston, Raymond. "Drn building to open soon". Prague.tv. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2020.