COMMON SPACES OF THE MUSEUM OF PRAGUE

About the Project

Architectural interventions within the interior spaces of the Museum of Prague that enhance the overall coherence of the building and improve the visitor experience.

The main building of the Museum of Prague at Florenc has recently undergone a complete renovation. Following an invitation from the museum’s management, we designed several architectural interventions within the interior spaces to enhance spatial coherence and the overall visitor experience. The intention behind these architectural additions was to build on the building’s original architectural language and translate its character into contemporary, functional elements. The selected colours and materials create a subtle contrast to attract attention — without being aggressive or overstated.

Technical information
  • + Florenc, Prague 1

  • + Study: 2025

  • + Realisation: 2026

  • + Authors: Ing. arch. Petra Ciencialová, Ing. arch. Kateřina Průchová

  • + Co-Author: Bc. Tereza Thérová, Ing. arch. Tatiana Šebová

To the right of the main entrance, a new ticket counter will be installed, composed of a brushed stainless-steel three-tier desk complemented by a storage unit in a purple shade and a minimalist information board. In the basement, a café with a bar designed by Studio Budu in collaboration with designer Jiří Krejčiřík has been complemented with new seating furniture. 

On the same floor, the director’s meeting room has been newly furnished with built-in storage, a spacious round table, and glass lighting fixtures by Dechem Studio, giving the space a sense of both formality and intimacy. On the first floor, visitors will find a souvenir shop complemented by a newly created lounge area with an information panel and a drinking fountain.

Distinctive elements of the museum’s new visual identity, developed by the graphic studio zetzetzet, played a key role in shaping the design of the shared spaces. Both the characteristic purple colour and the mythical gryphon logo, presented in several variations, offered a wide range of possible applications. Its more abstract version, executed in stainless steel, will be installed on a vertical panel above the main entrance. The common areas are further furnished with custom-made pieces – benches, a small lectern, and a work desk for the museum staff – designed to meet the museum’s specific needs.

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